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Can rabbits eat zinnias?
Common zinnias (Zinnia elegans) and lower-growing creeping zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia) are among the plants that rabbits avoid. Both are sun lovers and flower in every color except true blue from summer through frost.
Do rabbits and groundhogs eat zinnias?
Groundhogs eat many types of flowers. They eat some common backyard flowers such as marigolds, daylilies, roses, and zinnias.
What is eating holes in my zinnias?
Fungal leaf spot or Bacterial leaf spot diseases are likely to 'eat' holes in your Zinnia leaves. Aphids are also common pests of Zinnias that eat the leaves. Caterpillars like Leafrollers, Cabbage looper larvae, Army worms and Cutworms can eat holes in your Zinnia leaves.
Will deer eat gerbera daisies?
Gerber Daisies have extremely large blooms on vigorous, extra full plants and come in a number of vibrant colors. While not the most floriforous, these flowers make a great long-lasting cut flower. Deer resistant. Beautiful as a centerpiece or potted gift plant.
Will deer eat dahlias?
Some of the best spring deer resistant flowers, or flowers for spring planting, include astilbe, begonias, calla lilies, caladium, cannas, dahlias, ferns, gladiolus, iris, and peonies.
Does Irish spring keep groundhogs away?
For years, Irish Spring's soap has been shaved and sprinkled in flower beds to keep animals away, but you need to keep an eye on the area as rain and watering will wash it away quickly.