Growing mosquito repellent plants

Some plants are known for their ability to repel mosquitoes thanks to their smell or their natural properties.

Here are some examples of mosquito repellent plants to grow in your garden or in pots to ensure a peaceful summer.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is one of the most well-known mosquito-repellent plants. It emits a strong lemony scent that repels mosquitoes.

Lemon balm

Just as effective as lemongrass and easier to grow, lemon balm repels mosquitoes thanks to its strong lemony scent. We recommend growing it in a pot to prevent it from spreading everywhere.

Mint

Mint has a fresh, strong scent that repels mosquitoes. Since mint is very prolific, don't hesitate to grow it in a pot. Strawberry mint, apple mint, chocolate mint, and many others combine business with pleasure.

Basil

Basil emits a powerful aroma that has a deterrent effect on mosquitoes.

Lavender

Lavender smells pleasant to us, but repels mosquitoes.

Rosemary

Rosemary contains fragrant compounds that help repel mosquitoes. It is hardy and makes a beautiful shrub in the garden or in a pot.

The concern

Marigolds have bright yellow flowers that can repel mosquitoes all summer long.

Ornamental tobacco

Ornamental tobacco is repellent to mosquitoes thanks to its smell.

Catnip

Catnip, which is very attractive to our small pets, also contains a substance called nepetalactone, which is a powerful mosquito repellent.