Enjoy these spring bulbs without worrying that deer and rabbits will ruin the show.
Dont let hungry critters ruin your spring show.
Daffodil
One of the most recognizable deer-resistant bulbs,the daffodilis also among the easiest to grow.
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Almost all pests will leave this bulb alone due to its pungent smell.
Siberian squill contains an alkaloid that animals avoid.
Most offer globe-shaped blooms in white, pink, yellow, and purple shades.
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Because alliums are related to onions, their leaves have a similar smell that acts as an animal deterrent.
Try planting some at the front ofgarden bordersor surrounding tender lily bulbs to discourage troublesome critters.
Its strong scent seems to be what makes it unappealing to wildlife.
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In addition,hyacinth bulbsare toxic to squirrels and other bulb diners, so theyll avoid digging them up.
The tiny blue, purple, white, or yellow bell-shaped blooms appear in tight clusters in early spring.
If youre looking for more color contrast, you could even find pink- or white-flowering varieties of this bulb.
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Bluebells thrive under trees or shrubs or in shady plantings alongside otherspring-blooming bulbs.
Not all deer are averse to bluebells, and many will eat the leaves if not the flowers.
Many selections also offer speckled foliage.
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As the name suggests, the purple flowers bear a distinctcheckerboard patternedoverlay.
The pure-white selections are just as beautiful.
The bulbs faint skunk-like odor is pungent enough to repel most pests.
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Name:Chionodoxa luciliae
Size:To 12 inches tall
Glory-of-the-snow is toxic if ingested.
These rugged plants often send their shoots up through snow.
Plant these deer-resistant bulbs near your kitchen window or garage where the blooms can be appreciated in late winter.
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Name:Eranthis hyemalis
Size:To 6 inches tall
Zones:3-7
Winter aconite is toxic if ingested.
Name:Galanthus nivalis
Size:Up to 9 inches tall
Snowdrop is toxic if ingested.
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