Plants Seldom Damaged By Rabbits

This list shows plants that are seldom damaged by rabbits.  Please be aware that rabbit feeding on any plant species may change due to fluctuation in population, alternate food sources, and environmental factors. No plant species will be avoided by rabbits under all conditions.

Woody Plants

Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple)
Aesculus glabra (Buckeye)
Aesculus hippocastanum (Horsechestnut)
Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush Buckeye)
Budddleia davidii (Butterfly-bush)
Buxus species (Boxwood)
Cornus alba (Tatarian Dogwood)
Cotoneaster species (Cotoneaster)
Hydrangea anomala petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea)
Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth Hydrangea)
Ilex glabra compacta (Dwarf Inkberry)
Juglans cinera (Butternut )
Juglans nigra (Black Walnut)
Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel)
Liquidamber straciflua (Sweet Gum)
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree)
Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' (Blue Spruce)
Pinus strobus (White Pine)
Potentilla fruticosa (Bush Cinquefoil)
Rhododendron P.J.M. Hybrids (Rhododendron)
Rhododendron species (Azaleas)
Rhus species (Sumac)
Taxus species (Yew)

 

Ornamental Vines

Campsis radicans (Trumpet vine)

Fruits

Ribes species (Currant & Gooseberry)
Vitis species (Grape)

 

Ornamental Grasses

Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese Pachysandra)
Paeonia hybrids (Peony)
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)
Phlox sublata (Creeping Phlox)
Potentilla verna (Spring Cinquefoil)
Primula x polyantha (Primrose)
Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra (Pasque Flower)
Salvia x superba 'East Friesland' (Perennial Salvia)
Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (Sedum)
Stachys byzantina (Lamb's Ear)
Stokesia laevis (Stokes Aster)
Teucrium chamaedrys (Germander)
Thalictrum rochebrunianum (Meadow Rue)
Tiarella cordifolia (Foam Flower)
Veronica species (Speedwell)
Yucca filamentosa (Adam's Needle)

 

Annuals

Ageratum houstonianum (Mexican Ageratum)
Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum (Wax Begonia)
(Amethyst Flower)
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold)
Catharanthus roseus (Vinca)
Cleome hasslerana (Spiderflower)
Mirabilis jalapa (Four O'Clock)
Pelargonium x hortorum (Geranium zonal & bedding)

 

Bulbs

Allium giganteum (Persian Onion)
Hyacinth orientalis (Hyacinth)
Narcissus species (Daffodils)

Perennials

Acanthus spinosa latifolius (Spiny Bear's Breeches)
Aconitum napellus (Monkshood)
Adenophora lilifolia (Ladybells)
Ajuga repens (Bugleweed)
Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)
Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle)
Aquilegia hybrida (Columbine)
Artemesia species (Wormwood)
Aruncus dioicus (Goat's Beard)
Asarum europaeum (Wild Ginger)
Astillbe x arendsii (False Spirea)
Baptisia aurestralis (False Indigo)
Bergenia cordifolia (Heartleaf Bergenia)
Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian Bugloss)
Cactus species (Cactus)
Cimicifuga racemosa (Bugbane)
Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-Valley)
Coreopsis grandiflora (Tickseed)
Dendranthema x morifolium (Hardy Chrysanthemum)
Dicentra species (Bleeding Heart)
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Doronicum orientale (Leopardsbane)
Echinops ritro (Small Globe Thistle)
Epimedium x rubrum (Red Barrenwort)
Eupatorium coelestinum (Hardy Ageratum)
Euphorbia species (Euphorbia)
Ferns, except maiden hair
Filipendula ulmaria (Queen of the Meadow)
Gaillardia x grandiflora (Blanket Flower)
Geranium species (Cranesbill)
Hemerocallis species (Daylily)
Iberis semipervirens (Evergreen Candytuft)
Iris siberica (Siberian Iris)
Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender)
Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta Daisy)
Liriope spicata (Creeping Lily-Turf)
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)
Lysimachia clethroides (Gooseneck Loosestrife)
Malva alcea (Hollyhock Mallow)
Mertensia virginica (Virginia Bluebells)
Monarda didyma (Bee Balm)
Myosotis sylvatica (Forget Me Not)

 

Vegetables

Allium cepa (Onions)
Allium porrum (Leeks)
Asparagus officinalis (Asparagus)
Cucurbita pepo melopepo (Summer Squash)
Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)
Rheum rhaponticum (Rhubarb)
Solanum tuberosum (Potatoes)

 

Herbs

Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon)
Marjorana hortensis (Marjoram)
Mentha species (Mint)
Ocimum basilicum (Basil)
Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
Petroselinum crispum (Parsley)
Satureia hortensis (Savory)