bee balm, wild bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Violet blossoms with aromatic foliage. A familiar sight on the prairie. Native to most of … 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.
‘Walker’s Low’, ‘Junior Walker’ & ‘Little Trudy’ catmint
Nepeta species
Perennial Plant Association 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year! faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ grows up to … Continued
‘Cat’s Pajamas’ catmint
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'
2021 Proven Winners National Perennial of the Year A smaller-scale catmint that also blooms 2-3 … Continued
basil
Ocimum basilicum
Ararat The best tasting purple basil. This heirloom has purplish-gray, mottled foliage, wonderful aroma and … Continued
scented geranium
Pelargonium hybrids
Grown primarily for their distinctively scented foliage, scented geraniums also have beautiful delicate blooms in … Continued
rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary ‘Arp’ Grows 3-5′ tall and prefers full sun. ‘Arp’ has an open, bushy habit, … Continued
sage
Salvia officinalis
With very broad gray leaves, plants grow great in herb planters and beds. ‘Berggarten’ has … Continued
Marigold ‘Gogo’Yellow, Gold & Orange
Tagetes erecta
Plants produce large double blooms that make excellent cut flower arrangements and look amazing in … Continued
marigold
Tagetes hybrids
‘Bonanza’ mix is a French marigold with a mix of yellow, gold-red, and bicolor large, 2-2.5″ … Continued
Mexican bush marigold, Lemmon’s marigold
Tagetes lemmonii
Narrow, green, fine foliage has a strong citrus-like aroma. The sunny yellow blooms attract bees … Continued