Do marigolds repel rabbits?

Often marigolds, with their slightly bitter, sharp fragrance, are planted to try to keep grazing animals like deer and rabbits out of the yard. While these animals often avoid strong or unknown smells as possible dangers, marigolds do not keep either deer or rabbits out of the garden. read more

Deter rabbits with commercially-available deer repellents that contain a mixture of dried bovine blood, sulfured eggs, and garlic. Legend has it that rabbits are terrified of their own reflection, so try an old-time rabbit remedy and place large, clear glass jars of water throughout the garden. read more

Marigolds, which constitute the genus Tagetes, give off a pungent aroma that many gardeners believe repels rabbits and deer from vegetable gardens. They Don't Work In reality, marigolds don’t repel rabbits, deer or any other animals from gardens, said horticultural experts at Iowa State University and Texas A&M University. read more