• Rabbit damage can be seen in gnawed wood and sprouts that have been nibbled to the ground.rabbit image by Han van Vonno from Fotolia.com
  
  Rabbits are a considerable pest to gardeners, as they chew on new shoots and can kill adult plants by nibbling on leaves and bark. While fencing can help keep the rabbits away from your plants, also consider growing plants and shrubs that the rabbits do not care to chew on. There are many varieties of plants and shrubs that are unpalatable to rabbits.
  
  

Foxglove

• According to Gardening in the Pinery, foxglove is a plant that is resistant to rabbits. It is an old import from Europe that has naturalized to many places in North America. There are dozens of small, bell-shaped flowers on a singe spike, and they can range from a deep purple to a pale lilac in color. They do well in a sandy soil with access to partial sun, though they can survive in full shade.
  
  

Spirea

• Spirea shrubs are listed by the University of Illinois Extension as being resistant to rabbits. They are native to North America, and there are more than 70 species to choose from. Also known as meadowsweet, spirea is very hardy and can survive poor soil. They need full sun to flower, and they cannot tolerate wet locations. They produce flowers in white, pink and deep red.
  
  

Forsythia

• Forsythia is a lush shrub that produces long, whippy wands of golden leaves. They are large shrubs that can stand betwee 8 and 10 feet high when they mature, and they can be equally wide. They require full sun and some protection from winter winds, but beyond that, forsythia is a hardy perennial that gives your garden a beautiful burst of gold color. The University of Illinois Extension states that it is one of the shrubs that is rabbit-resistant.
  
  

English Lavender

• Gardening in the Pinery states that English Lavender is a flower that is resistant to rabbits. English lavender produces large amounts of purplish blue flowers, and it is an herb that can be used both to decorate your home and to add a subtle flavor to your cooking. It is strongly scented, so it will perfume your garden, as well. It does well in full light and can survive drought and cold weather, making it a good choice for colder climates.