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Rabbits ate all Q of my marigolds. What are your suggestions for other colorful, long-blooming, rabbit resistant annuals?
Peggy Connors NEWTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Melinda: any since plant the eating as I hesitate rabbit habits resistant, to list of these critters can change when populations are high and their food is scarce.
Though marigolds are often listed as rabbit resistant, you discovered that this is not always the case. Try adding a variety of plants—if rabbits decide to devour one type, the others can still provide needed color. Something to keep in mind when reviewing any lists of rabbit resistant plants: There will most likely be discrepancies. Ageratum, cleome, flowering tobacco, snapdragons and verbenas appear on several rabbit resistant plant lists. Zinnias appear on both susceptible and rabbit resistant plant lists. Keep records of what works in your garden and be prepared to add new varieties as needed.