Gardening Resources
Rabbit Resistant List
Perennials
aCANTHUS MOLLIS
AchilleaAcontium (Monkshood)
Actea
Ferns (except maidenhair fern)AgastacheAjuga Alcea (Hollyhock) Alchemilla (Lady’s Mantel) Allium
Ameria (sea thrift)AmsoniaAnemone Aquilegia(Columbine)
Arabis Artemisia
Aruncus dioicus (goats beard) aSARUM (wild ginger)
AsclepiasAsterAstilbe
bAPTISIA Bergenia
brunnera macrophylla Butterfly weed
cALTHA PALUSTRIS
cAMPANULA Campsis Radicans (Trumpet vine)
caryopteris s.Celastrus (Bittersweet)Centurea Montana (Bachelor Buttons)
cERASTIUM TOMENTOSUM Chrysanthemum Clematis (sometimes)
cONVALLARIA (LILY OF THE VALLEY)
Coreopsis
corydalis s (sometimes)
Crocosmia S
dELPHINIUMDianthus Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) Digitalis(Foxglove)
dORONICUM Echinacea (Purple Cone Flower) Epidmedium (barrenwort)Eupatorium (Joe Pye, chocolate snake root) Euphorbia
eCHINOPS
Festuca GlaucaFilenpendulaGaillardia
gALLIUM Geraniums (Hardy Geraniums)Geum
hELENIUMHelLeboreHemerocallis (Daylily)
Heuchera sanguinea Hibiscus
Hosta (sometimes)
Hyacinth s
IBERISIRIS KNIPHOFIA (RED HOT POKER)LAMIUM (DEAD NETTLE) LAVANDULA (LAVENDER)LEUCANTHEMUM (SHASTA DAISY)LIATRIS S. LILIUM (LILY) LIRIOPE (LILY TURF)LOBELIALONICERA (HONEYSUCKLE)LUPINESLYCHNIS
MALVA (MALLOW)MENTHA (MINT)MERTENSIA (BLUE BELLS)MISCANTHUS (PERENNIAL GRASS) MONARDA (BEE BALM)MULLEIN MUSCARI (GRAPE HYACINTHS)
NARCISSUS (DAFFODILS)MYOSISTISNEPETA (BLUE CATMINT)NARCISSUS S ORIGANUM (OREGANO)OSTRICH FERNPACHYSANDRA PAEONIA (PEONY)PANICUMPENNISETUM GRASS PEROVSKIA (RUSSIAN SAGE) PENSTEMONPHLOX PLATYCODON (BALLOON FLOWER)PLUMBAGOPOLEMONIUMPOLYGONATUM (SOLOMEON'S SEAL)POPPYPRIMULA PULMONARIA (LUNGWORT)ROSMARINUS (ROSEMARY)RODGERSIA RUDEBECKIA (BLACKEYED SUSAN) SALVIA ~ ANNUAL PERENNIALSANTOLINA S.SCABIOSA CAUCASICASCILLISEDUM (STONE CROP)SEMPERVIVUMSILPHIUM S.SOLIDAGOSTACHYS S.SOKESIA LAEVIS (STOKE'S ASTER)THYMUS SPECIESTIARELLA (FOAM FLOWERS)TRADESCANTIATHALICTRUM S.TRYCIRTIS (TOAD LILY)VALERIANVERONICAVINCA MINOR (MYRTLE)VIOLA TRICOLOR (JOHNNY JUMP UPS)YUCCA
AnnualsAbutilon
Agapanthus
AgaveAgeratum
alocasia
Aloe Alysum Angelonia
Begonia (sometimes)
Calsium
Calendula
Cape fuchsia (phygelius)
CelosiaCleome
Coleus
ColocasiaCosmos
Crocus Dahlia Dianthus Dusty Miller
Erica s.
Gazania
Geranium (pelargonium)
Gladiolus hortulanus HeliotropeHibiscusImpatiens
lantanaMarigold Morning GloriesNasturtiumsNicotianaOsteospermum
pETUNIA (SOMETIMES)
Pennisetum grass
Penstemon s
PlumbagoRosemarySageSanvitalia
senecio sSnapdragons
sTOCK
Strawflower Sunflower
ToreniaVerbeena
Vinca (catharangus roseus) Zinnia
Climbing Vines
ShrubsAesculus glabra (common buckeye)
ALTHEA (ROSE OF SHARON)BERBERIS (BARBERRY) invasiveBUDDLEIA (BUTTERFLY BUSH)BUXUS (BOXWOOD)CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS (CAROLININA ALLSPICE)
Cephlanthus s (buttonbush)
Chaenomeles s (quince)
ClethraCONTINUS S. (SMOKEBUSH)CORNUS (DOGWOOD)
cOTONEASTER
dAPHNE
dEUTZIA (sometimes)
eUONYMUS S
Fothergilla sFORSYTHIA
Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel)HYDRANGEA
iLLEX S
Itea s
juniperus s
kALMIA LATIFOIA (MOUNTAIN LAREL)KERRIA JAPPONICA
pHILADELPHUSS (MOCK ORANGE)
pICEA (SPRUCE)
Potentilla s (sometimes)
Prunus s (sometimes)RHODODENDRON (AZALEA)
rHUS S (SUMAC)
rIBES (CURRANT)
rOSA RUGOSASAMBUCAS (ELDERBERRY)SYMPHORICARPOS S (SNOWBERRY)SYRINGA (LILAC)
tAXUS (YEW)
vIBERUNUM S
wEIGELA
Trees
EDIBLES (they may eat ripe produce)
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)Artemisia (Artemisia absinthum)Artichoke, globe and JerusalemAsparagusBasil (Ocimum basilicum)
Blueberry (vaccinium)Borage (Borago officinalis)Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii)Chamomile (Matricaria spp.)Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)Comfrey (Symphytum x rubrum)
Corn
Cucurbits (squash, cucumbers, melon)
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
EggplantFennel (Foeniculum vulgare)Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys)
Grape (Vitis s)Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)Lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina)Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)Leek, OnionLemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
MajoramMint (Mentha spp.)Mullein (Verbascum spp.)
OnionOregano (Origanum vulgare)Parsley (Petroselinum spp.)
PepperPotatoRhubarbRosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)Rue (Ruta graveolens)Sage (Salvia officinalis)Savory (Satureja montana)
Spinach (sometimes)
Strawberry plant
Summer Squash
Tansy (Tanacetum coccineum)
TarragonThyme (Thymus spp.)Tomato
Baby bunnies will eat anythingIf Rabbits are hungry enough they also will eat anything.
Awesome Sights for plant, gardening and landscape info
Botanical Gardens & ArboretumsChicago Botanic Garden
https://www.chicagobotanic.org
Outstanding plant care guides, Midwest-specific gardening advice, and seasonal tips.
Missouri Botanical Garden (MOBOT)
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org
One of the best plant science resources in the country. Excellent plant finder, gardening basics, and landscape guidance.
New York Botanical Garden
https://www.nybg.org
Strong educational articles, plant care, and landscape inspiration.
United States Botanic Garden
https://www.usbg.gov
National-level plant education, houseplant care, and sustainable gardening.
Denver Botanic Gardens
https://www.botanicgardens.org
Great information on perennials, water-wise gardening, and plant selection.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
https://atlantabg.org
Helpful houseplant resources and ornamental plant care.
Longwood Gardens (PA)
https://longwoodgardens.org
In-depth horticulture education, pruning, and landscape design inspiration.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (TX)
https://www.wildflower.org
Exceptional native plant database and sustainable landscaping guidance.
Morton Arboretum (IL)
https://mortonarb.org
Excellent tree care, landscape planning, and Midwest-specific advice.
University Extension & Academic Gardening ResourcesUniversity of Illinois Extension
https://extension.illinois.edu
Highly trusted source for Midwest gardening, soil health, lawn care, and plant diagnostics.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
https://gardenbasedlearning.cals.cornell.edu
Clear, science-based plant care and pest management information.
Purdue University Extension
https://extension.purdue.edu
Strong resources on trees, shrubs, lawns, and home landscapes.
University of Minnesota Extension
https://extension.umn.edu
Cold-climate gardening expertise and excellent plant problem diagnostics.
Michigan State University Extension
https://www.canr.msu.edu
Outstanding research-based gardening and landscape information.
Penn State Extension
https://extension.psu.edu
Great guides on soil, composting, lawn care, and ornamental plants.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu
Extensive plant care, landscape design, and troubleshooting resources.
University of California ANR
https://ucanr.edu
Highly detailed plant care, pest management, and sustainable gardening content.
Specialized & Practical Gardening ResourcesArbor Day Foundation
https://www.arborday.org
Tree selection, planting, and care resources for homeowners.
National Gardening Association
https://garden.org
Beginner-friendly articles, plant databases, and seasonal advice.
https://www.chicagobotanic.org
Outstanding plant care guides, Midwest-specific gardening advice, and seasonal tips.
Missouri Botanical Garden (MOBOT)
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org
One of the best plant science resources in the country. Excellent plant finder, gardening basics, and landscape guidance.
New York Botanical Garden
https://www.nybg.org
Strong educational articles, plant care, and landscape inspiration.
United States Botanic Garden
https://www.usbg.gov
National-level plant education, houseplant care, and sustainable gardening.
Denver Botanic Gardens
https://www.botanicgardens.org
Great information on perennials, water-wise gardening, and plant selection.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
https://atlantabg.org
Helpful houseplant resources and ornamental plant care.
Longwood Gardens (PA)
https://longwoodgardens.org
In-depth horticulture education, pruning, and landscape design inspiration.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (TX)
https://www.wildflower.org
Exceptional native plant database and sustainable landscaping guidance.
Morton Arboretum (IL)
https://mortonarb.org
Excellent tree care, landscape planning, and Midwest-specific advice.
University Extension & Academic Gardening ResourcesUniversity of Illinois Extension
https://extension.illinois.edu
Highly trusted source for Midwest gardening, soil health, lawn care, and plant diagnostics.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
https://gardenbasedlearning.cals.cornell.edu
Clear, science-based plant care and pest management information.
Purdue University Extension
https://extension.purdue.edu
Strong resources on trees, shrubs, lawns, and home landscapes.
University of Minnesota Extension
https://extension.umn.edu
Cold-climate gardening expertise and excellent plant problem diagnostics.
Michigan State University Extension
https://www.canr.msu.edu
Outstanding research-based gardening and landscape information.
Penn State Extension
https://extension.psu.edu
Great guides on soil, composting, lawn care, and ornamental plants.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu
Extensive plant care, landscape design, and troubleshooting resources.
University of California ANR
https://ucanr.edu
Highly detailed plant care, pest management, and sustainable gardening content.
Specialized & Practical Gardening ResourcesArbor Day Foundation
https://www.arborday.org
Tree selection, planting, and care resources for homeowners.
National Gardening Association
https://garden.org
Beginner-friendly articles, plant databases, and seasonal advice.