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Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 591 Views cat resistant plant, fuzzy texture, garden plants, gardening tips, ground cover, Lamb’s ear, ornamental plants, Plant Care, rabbit deterrent, Stachys byzantina

Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina): The fuzzy texture of lamb’s ear is not appealing to rabbits.

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Foxglove (Digitalis)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 605 Views cat resistant plant, Digitalis, flowering plants, Foxglove, garden safety, ornamental flowers, Plant Care, rabbit deterrent, toxic plants, toxic to animals

Foxglove (Digitalis): This plant is toxic to rabbits and most other animals, so they tend to avoid it.

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Daylilies (Hemerocallis)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 617 Views cat resistant plant, daylilies, deer deterrent, flowering perennials, garden flowers, Hemerocallis, low maintenance plants, ornamental plants, Plant Care, rabbit resistant

Daylilies (Hemerocallis): While some varieties might be nibbled on, many daylilies are generally avoided by rabbits.

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Bee Balm (Monarda)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 665 Views aromatic herbs, Bee Balm, cat resistant plant, fragrant flowers, garden deterrents, garden herbs, Monarda, pollinator-friendly, rabbit resistant, wildlife-friendly plants

Bee Balm (Monarda): The strong smell of bee balm can keep rabbits at bay.

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Catmint (Nepeta)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 587 Views aromatic flowers, cat resistant plant, Catmint, Fragrant Plants, garden herbs, garden solutions, lavender-like scent, Nepeta, rabbit resistant, wildlife deterrents

Catmint (Nepeta): Similar to lavender, catmint has a scent that deters rabbits.

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Marigolds (Tagetes)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 624 Views annual flowers, cat resistant plant, Fragrant Plants, garden flowers, Marigolds, pest deterrent, rabbit resistant, strong odor, Tagetes, vibrant colors

Marigolds (Tagetes): These flowers have a strong odor that rabbits usually stay away from.

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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 538 Views Achillea millefolium, cat resistant plant, deer resistant, garden herbs, herbal plants, perennial flowers, pungent scent, rabbit resistant, textured plants, Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): The pungent scent and texture of yarrow make it less appealing to rabbits.

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Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 555 Views aromatic leaves, cat resistant plant, deer resistant, drought-tolerant, fragrant foliage, garden shrubs, perennial plants, Perovskia atriplicifolia, rabbit resistant, Russian Sage

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia): With its aromatic leaves, this plant is not a favorite of rabbits.

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Lavender (Lavandula)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 617 Views aromatic herbs, calming fragrance, cat resistant plant, drought-tolerant, fragrant flowers, garden essentials, Lavandula, lavender, perennial plants, rabbit resistant

Known for its strong fragrance, which rabbits tend to avoid.

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