Does anyone have recommendations for annuals that rabbits tend not to munch? I have full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. So far I have mostly upright, spiky shapes (salvias, snapdragons) so would like different habits for variety. But mostly, I want something I can grow safely in the garden until it forms buds and blooms!

These are perennials, but can be grown AS annuals. Lantana, in particular, will bloom its head off for you all summer long if grown in full sun.

Here are a FEW that would be worth trying: thyme, verbena, veronica, lantana, yarrow, santolina, sage, rosemary, plumbago, and I know that there's a zillion more! Others will chime in, I'm sure.

Thanks, rhizo_1! I'd welcome any other suggestions!

Some annuals that the deer at least don't touch are marigolds, dahlias, zinnias, salvia and snapdragons. I also grow a lot of various coreopsis as annuals since some of them are not hearty for me.

I second the recommendation for annuals with aromatic foliage. Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha) generally doesn't bloom until late summer/fall but otherwise fits the bill; S. guaranitica and S. 'Indigo Spires' are among others to try (these are perennials to be treated as annuals in Minnesota).

To make matters worse, my husband came in from mowing the lawn this weekend to announce that he saw the cutest little baby bunny hopping through the yard. Great, so the family's expanded already. We'll see just how adorable he thinks they are when I tally up how much I've spent on plants that they've gnawed to bits!

One neighbor thinks they're cute. She even buys flats of pansies for them in the fall - like they'll be selective about what they eat, huh?

Rosie

The good news is that it is totally possible to live with a few rabbits (as long as a well meaning but ignorant neighbor isn't training them to feed on the ornamentals). Our rabbits seem happy with clover and dandelions!

There are a number of repellents that work quite well, especially if you don't have a lot of rabbit pressure right now. I'm talking about the commercial products, rather than stuff from the pantry. Cayenne pepper might work, but it would have to go on the plant's foliage.

You might want to call your local Extension office or Wildlife department to find out what the laws are in your community for relocating rabbits. It's illegal in some areas to transport nuisance animals from your backyard to elsewhere. If okay, there are lots of websites explaining how to trap them, transport them, and release them.