ageratum, floss flower
Ageratum houstonianum
‘Timeless’ mix has fuzzy flower clusters in shades of blue, red, pink and white all … Continued
browsing: mosquito repellent
Insect-repelling plants do so with their natural fragrances, which keep annoying mosquitoes away and bring enticing scents into your garden. Grow plants near seating areas and doorways in pots and beds to help keep mosquitoes away naturally.
In addition to growing the plants listed above, you can also reduce mosquito populations by preventing standing water from collecting in buckets and other areas of your yard. Mosquitoes can lay hundreds of eggs even in a tiny spoonful of standing water.
Mosquito dunks are useful for rain barrels, birdbaths, water gardens, ponds and watering troughs. They contain a naturally occurring bacterium (Bt israelensis) that kills mosquito larvae.
Citronella torches and candles, and even a fan set on low will also keep mosquitos away while you enjoy your garden.
lemon verbena
Aloysia triphylla
Leaves are great for drinks, salads, jellies, sauces, soups, fish or meat dishes and desserts … Continued
caraway
Carum carvi
Caraway has a thick, tapering root like that of a parsnip, and the leaves resemble … Continued
West Indian lemon grass
Cymbopogon citratus
Aromatic grass from southern India. A tropical perennial grown as annual here, it has been … Continued
lavender
Lavandula angustifolia/ x intermedia / x ginginsii
Well-drained soil, winter mulch and a planting site near stone or concrete footing to create … Continued
mint
Mentha (assorted)
‘The Best’ (Mentha spicata), like other spearmints, has less menthol than peppermint varieties which make … Continued
spotted bee balm
Monarda punctata
Prefers sandy soils and full to part sun. It has an exotic flower form and … Continued
eastern beebalm
Monarda bradburiana
Grow in dry to medium moisture in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. … Continued
‘Buzz Cherry Pops’ bee balm
Monarda 'Buzz Cherry Pops'
In midsummer, ‘Cherry Pops’ forms a solid dome of cherry red, 2-2½” flowers on strong, … Continued
lemon beebalm, horsemint
Monarda citriodora 'Lambada'
Horsemint foliage has a strong citrus scent when rubbed or crushed. It is very easy … Continued
dwarf bee balm
Monarda didyma
Monarda didyma ‘Balmy Pink’ is a dwarf plant covered in lavender-rose blooms in summer. ‘Balmy Purple’ sports … Continued
‘Gardenview Scarlet’ bee balm
Monarda didyma ‘Gardenview Scarlet’
Large red flowers in June through August on mildew-resistant foliage growing 4-5′ tall. Heat and … Continued