Choosing Which Plants Represent Wasps
WouterChoosing which plants repel wasps can help you to keep stinging insects away from your home. There are a number of plants that repel wasps, including lavender, mint and thyme. These plants can be planted directly in the ground, in containers or in hanging baskets.
Lavender is an aromatic plant that produces natural essential oils. The aromatics are unpleasant to wasps. Lavender can be used to make potpouri or shredded into a yard mix.
Mint is also an aromatic plant. Mint repels wasps by emitting natural essential oils. Mint can be grown in containers or purchased from specialty nurseries. You can also place mint around your yard to keep wasps away.
Geraniums are another ornamental plant. Geraniums have a strong odor that repels wasps. Geraniums are a half-hardy annual that can be grown in warm climates. Geraniums can also be planted in window boxes, wall hung containers or in hanging pots.
Thyme is an aromatic herb that grows well in full sun. Thyme is also used to repel yellow jackets, a type of wasp. Thyme has been used in medicine for thousands of years. Thyme can be used to prevent fungal infections, improve heart health and protect against respiratory problems.
Rue is another useful plant that repels wasps. Rue is a perennial that can be propagated from cuttings. Rue’s scent is so potent that it can repel bees, flies, and other insects from your home. Rue is also effective at keeping wasps away from fruit trees.
