When thinking about growing some decorative plants outdoor to add life to your space, why not hit two birds with one stone and grow anti-Mosquito plants.
Some of the best Mosquito repellent plants are beautiful, attractive and can be used for outdoor decoration. The anti-mosquito plants that we have chosen in this article can be grown in any space. Even if you don’t have outdoor space, you can grow them in containers to keep mosquito away and enjoy a beautiful natural view. Please find below the list of plants that we recommend:
Floss Flower
Floss flower is known for its beautiful flowers that have many benefits. The flowers carry compounds known as coumarin, used in making pesticides, mosquito find them very repelling and thus they don’t come near these flowers. These flowers are mostly used as a groundcover due to their small size. Their size will allow you to grow them in containers if there is no ground to cover. They can be grown easily and they don’t require much care.
Lemon Verbena
A beautiful plant that has an attractive shape and can be grown any away. This plant is known for the lemon scent emitted by its leaves when crushed. You will enjoy the scent and find it refreshing whereas it is very repelling to mosquito and bugs. Lemon Verbena can be growing in pots and in small spaces. Once it matures, you can start picking the LEAVES with your hands and crushing them. Below a picture shows how mature plants looks like:
Calendula
Calendula also known as Pot Marigold is a flowering plant known for containing pyrethrum compound, which is used as an anti-mosquito repellent. The pyrethrum makes the plant emits a musky scent that will keep mosquito away.
Carnivorous Plant
There is a good reason why mosquito, bugs and other insects stay away from this plant, it feeds on them. However, they are grown for their unique shape and creepy leaves with teeth like sides. There are many varieties of these insects consuming plants and different shapes.
Pennyroyal
One of the most effective plants in deterring away mosquito, Pennyroyal’s leaves have a very strong spearmint like smell that is disliked by mosquitoes. The plant’s leaves are used to keep mosquito out of the house. You can crush them and spread them around.
Lemongrass
Its ability to repel mosquito makes it one of the most popular ground covers. It can also be planted in containers. This grass contains geraniol and citronellol which are disliked by mosquitoes
Rosemary
Rosemary is one of the most popular choices if you’re looking for a fragrant plant with a beautiful shape. The smell of its flowers and leaves is very repelling to mosquitoes. Besides, this herb has several other benefits including being a food addition.
Stone Root
One of the weirdest herbs in the world, the stone root, also known as richweed, is also among the most effective plants in repelling mosquitos. However, this herb loves moist and can grow only in moist environments. Therefore, it is recommended that you grow it in containers to control the moisture degrees.
Lavender
There is no doubt that Lavender is one of most favorite plants around the globe. It is easily grown, very beautiful and appealing, and most of all, it emits a very pleasing fragrance that you will love on the contrary to mosquitoes that dislike and fly away when the smell it.
Catnip
This is one of the most effective anti-mosquito plants. The catnip contains nepetalactone chemical compound that allow it to release a scent that is 10-times more effective for repelling mosquitoes than DEET. The odor of the plant is so strong against inspects and flies that could keep cockroaches away.
Lime Basil
This is what I would have chosen to grow to deter away mosquito. Lime Basil is a healthy herb distinguished by its citrus fragrance and delicious taste. While its growing, it is appealing smell will keep mosquito away and once it grows you can add it to your dishes.
Garlic
It is not surprising to find Garlic in this list. The spicy strong smell of this plant will repel not only mosquito but also insects. It is definitely the right choice for outdoor gardening given the countless benefits that you will gain from this plant.
Horsemint
Another beautiful flowering plant known for its intense smell that confuses mosquitoes. This decorative plant requires little care to grow and thrive.
Lantana
This is a wondrous plant. It has an amazing shape but what would even impress you is that Lantana does not only repel mosquitoes but also attract butterflies. If you want to have a garden full of butterflies, then the below plant is what you’re looking for.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus and Eucalyptus citriodora are among the most effective anti-mosquito plants. They emit a mint like scent that will work as a fence against mosquitoes, aphids, flies, and beetles. Best of all, these plants are very attractive and eye drawing. You can grow them to decorate indoors and outdoors. Wherever you put them, they will keep away mosquito from their surroundings.
Citronella Geraniums
One of the best fragrant plant, the Citronella Geraniums releases a refreshing pleasant aroma that humans enjoy but mosquitoes and flies detest it. The citronella aroma can repel mosquitoes till 10-square feet area working as a natural barrier against unwanted flies.
Neem Tree
One of the first plants that were used to keep mosquitoes away. Originates from the Indian subcontinent, the plant has a long history in fighting mosquitoes. Growing it in the garden will provide the surrounding with a mosquito’s barrier.
About anti-mosquito plants
These are the most effective anti-mosquito plants. These pants will keep mosquito away from their surrounding and decorate your garden. If you’re not into decoration, some of them are consumed with food and what would be more delicious and healthier than one’s own fresh food?
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