Plectranthus ‘Bunnies Gone’

Do you have a project that’s prone to deer or rabbit traffic? Well, we’ve got a deterrent—‘Bunnies Gone’. This pretty foliage plant resembles a coleus, with textured green leaves and tiny lavender flowers—and one slight difference. 

Now, we don’t normally recommend plants that smell bad, and in some regard that’s a matter of personal preference. Still, ask anyone who’s brushed up against this plant—including any rabbit, cat, or squirrel in the neighborhood—and they’ll most likely be in agreement: it stinks. 

Well, it doesn’t always stink, only if you touch it—so don’t touch it. Use gloves when handling it to keep the ammonia-like odor from getting on you or your clothes. 

‘Bunnies Gone’ is a member of the mint family and grows well in full sun or shade. It’s also drought-tolerant and thrives in the summer heat. Plant it like a fence around any design you want to protect, including vegetable gardens. While this variety keeps pesky creatures away it won’t harm them—or children, or the environment for that matter. 

Think of it like an invisible force field, Star Trek-style.

If wildlife is not a problem, consider one or our other vigorous plectranthus selections—they have trailing, fragrant foliage of a more pleasant nature.

‘Bunnies Gone’ is available in the 8-inch pot.

‘Variegatus’, with gray-green leaves and lavender-pink or white flowers, comes in the flat 1801 deep and the 4.5-inch pot.

‘White Surf’ is new this year. It has velvety bright green leaves with showy white variegation. We grow this variety in the 4.5-inch pot.