Voles are small rodent also known as meadow computer mouse that burrow near the surface of the lawn and masticate on tree barque , plant roots , seeds and stems . They are herbivores that can destruct plant at a speedy pace . They are sometimes put off with gram molecule , but moles are generally riotous only because of their tunneling . They do not deplete plants , but alternatively feed in on soil worm . Certain plants are helpful in make a barrier around more susceptible plants because they are unappealing tovoles .

Goldenrod

Although they are not a common lawn plant life , goldenrod is a species that field mouse tend to avoid if possible , according to the About Town website . This herbaceous perennial is generally institute in pastures or other unpopulated region of North and South America as well as parts of Europe and Asia .

Goldenrod is mostly a tall , woody - stem plant with a hopeful yellow or " gold " flowers at the point . Goldenrod relies on the wind for pollenation and is therefore commonly blame for allergies . It is also used medicinally and for solid food in some instance .

Narcissus

Daffodils are among the well - known toxic plants in the Narcissus genus that is resistant to field mouse for the same reasons it is resistant to cervid and other herbivore , according to the " Seattle Post - Intelligencer . " All Narcissus plant have a toxic chemical called lycorine in the bulbs or prime that will keep pests at bay . In humans it can cause sickness if eaten as well . pic to the plant life ’s sap may also cause skin irritation .

Autumn Crocus

Voles enjoy snack on the medulla of plants , but some bulb plants are peculiarly insubordinate to vole onset . One of those is the autumn crocus . This ground cover plant with purple blossom contains the toxic chemical colchicine . The flush , source , bulbs and leaves of the autumn crocus check the toxin and are powerful enough to kill humans if enough are ingested . harmonise to the Sustainable Gardening website , some voles have died from eating the bulb . Typically they will not render . The autumn crocus blossom in September and is unrelated to the spring blooming crocus , which is altogether non - toxic .

Lenten Rose

The Lenten rose is a later - winter bloom perennial that will not provide a meal for local pestilence . field mouse and deer both avoid this type of rose , and it is easy to deal for , in plus to being pest repellent . According to " Southern livelihood , " the Lenten rose requires small water and no fertilization to raise . It does not tolerate very wet conditions .

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