Does Marigolds Keep Rabbits Away?

Does Marigolds Keep Rabbits Away?

An edging of marigolds may deter rabbits. Plant deterrents. Onions, garlic, marigolds, lavender, catnip—many plants are credited with being deterrents to rabbits. ... Both are high-scent plants that are pretty in the garden, too.

What repels rabbits from eating plants?

To discourage pesky rabbits, try dusting your plants with plain talcum powder. Since rabbits are great sniffers, powdered red pepper sprinkled around the garden or on targeted plants may keep them out. Irish Spring soap shavings placed in little drawstring bags around the garden will also help to keep rabbits away.

What flower keeps rabbits away?

Plants that rabbits dislike include lavender, penstemon, artemesia, hyssop, sages, shasta daisy, gaillardia, common butterfly bush, blue mist spirea and columbine.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
Author

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.