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what bites off stem of plant and leaves it

12 years ago

Something is bitting off my plants at the stem with a 45 degree angle, drops it and leaves. It's attacked columbines, tulips, onions, poppies, dames rocket,large sedum, pansies. Doesn't eat them just can drop the whole plant or just part of it. Leaves it in a pile next to or near by plant. Seems to happen in early morning? I see no tracts, droppings, evidence otherwise. It is going thru my plants fast!! I need some advice!!

Comments (5)

anitamo
12 years ago
Cutworms or rabbits most likely.
Kimmsr
12 years ago
Cutworms. Rabbits will eat the plant.
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SirMatthew
12 years ago
In Iowa, I find deer do that!
tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
12 years ago
If they're bitten at a 45 degree angle, most likely rabbits. This time of year the young sample and leave what they decide they don't like.

tj
star723
12 years ago
I agree~ Rabbits!!

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