They attract pollinators to the flowers and bloom from spring to fall. Blanket flower is deer and rabbit resistant and salt tolerant. Use these plants to add lots of color to the front of the border, in containers and mass planted.
Deadhead to encourage repeat blooming. People who live in places with lots of wild rabbits should consider planting blanket flowers or gaillardias as they are rabbit resistant, i.e., rabbits dislike Gaillardias. However, if they have on favorable choice, they may still nibble this ornamental plant.
Bunnies won't eat your garden if you grow flowering plants that they prefer to leave alone. Read our guide to learn about the top rabbit. Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Deer and rabbits tend to avoid Gaillardia, which can be a major plus if these animals are common in your area.
Great for Cut Flowers: The long-lasting, bright flowers make great additions to summer bouquets. Dry Sun *Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella) *Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) Euphorbia (Euphorbia sp.) Sea Holly (Eryngium agavifolium) +Wormwood (Artemisia sp.) Average to Dry, Sun Aster (Aster sp.) +Blue Flax (Linum perenne) +Lamb's Ears (Stachys byzantina) +Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus). Do Rabbits Eat Blanket Flowers? Blanket flowers are generally not a preferred food source for rabbits, often earning them a "rabbit-resistant" classification.
Their slightly hairy, gray-green foliage and unappealing taste deter these animals, helping them avoid being a primary target in most garden settings. Rabbit-Resistant Plants It should be no surprise that plants with a strong fragrance or fuzzy leaves like lavender and black-eyed Susan are less popular with rabbits. Unfortunately, these plants will not deter them completely.
Rabbits grazing in your flower beds will simply eat around the less enticing plants. Desert rabbits will eat almost plant when hungry enough but many are "rabbit resistant." Here's a comprehensive list of over 100 plants they usually avoid. Some rabbit resistant perennial flowers we like to recommend at the nursery I work at are yarrow, salvia, catmint, hummingbird mint/agastache, coreopsis, allium, lamb's ear, butterfly weed, and blanket flower.
Do rabbits eat marigolds? Rabbits prefer young, tender shoots and are particularly fond of lettuce, beans, and broccoli. The Blanket Flower is not just a pretty face; it's also a tough and resilient plant. It's deer and rabbit resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens in areas where these animals are common.
