Rabbit and deer are frequent pests in Northern Illinois gardens. While the below list represents plants they generally avoid, it is important to keep in mind that as food supplies dwindle, rabbits and deer will begin to eat things they normally would not.
In general, rabbits are discouraged by:
Very aromatic plants; prickles and spines; and tough, leathery leaves
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