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Perennial Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

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This perennial plant contains cinnamate which is the thing that gives it its flavor. The leaves exude a strong citrus scent when bruised. 35 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes It has an attractive lemon scent and grows well in a large planter. Perennial plants that repel mosquitoes . Many plants act as a repellent to mosquitoes and other insects but we will be talking about the most popular and readily available ones. Citronella is the number one best mosquito repellent plant. For more results you can crush some leaves and rub on your skin or keep them in your pocket. Marigolds Tagetes Marigolds are hardy annual plants that are grown for their striking flowers typically in borders but they do have more functional uses including deterring mosquitoes. Their strong citrus smell is what drives mosquitoes away. It is often used as a natural ingredient in commercial mosquito repellent sprays candles and other products. Nepeta cataria x Citriodora is a good choice for mosquito