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Mosquito Repellent Plants

Mosquito season can be irritating when simply trying to enjoy your backyard or garden. Mosquito-repellent plants and trees from TN Nursery can help keep these annoying, biting insects at bay. Certain plants and trees give off unpleasant odors to the pests and can drive them away without using chemicals or bug spray.

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Bamboo Plant

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Sourwood Tree

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Tulip Tree

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Bald Cypress Tree

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White Oak Tree

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American Plum Tree

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Cedar Tree

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Sweet Gum Tree

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Pin Oak Trees

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Willow Oak Tree

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Bulrush Plant

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Horsetail Plant

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Soft Rush Grass

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Are you annoyed by the buzzing of mosquitoes in your ear? Well, you’re not alone. Mosquito season is here; no matter how much you try, you will have itchy bites and irritating bumps. While you can maintain fly screens on windows and doors to keep them outside the house, they will still find their way into your home. Having them lurking in your garden harms your health as they carry infections that can seriously damage your health.

Keep Pest Away With Mosquito Repellent Plants

During the mosquito season, many people prefer to put on mosquito repellent, but it can cause irritation and allergies to some people. So, what is the best way to naturally keep these irritating and infectious flies at bay? There are many answers to that; however, planting mosquito-repellent fragrance plants is the best way to keep mosquitoes and allergies away from you.

Featured Mosquito Repellent Plants

At TN Nursery, we stock an entire collection of fragrance plants that do an excellent job of repelling mosquitoes. These mosquito-repellent fragrance plants not only enhance the beauty of your outdoor spaces but also leave a delicate aroma in the air that keeps these flies away.

There are different options for flowering plants, shrubs, or even moss. Some moss, including Fern Moss, Tree Moss, and Cushion Moss, may help repel mosquitoes. The moss usually covers the grounds, still water, and freshwater bodies. This helps stop mosquitos from laying eggs and building larvae, which can significantly reduce their breeding population.

Arrowwood Viburnum Is A Amazing Mosquito Repellent Plant

You can also choose from an array of shrubs, such as Viburnum Dentatum and Arrowwood Viburnum, that will allow you to line boundaries and fill spaces to keep mosquitoes away. Lastly, you can buy Cedar Tree, Sweet Bay Magnolia, or any other tree from our fragrant plants for sale collection.

TN Nurserie's Top Selling Plant to Repel Mosquitoes

  1. Fern Moss
  2. Tree Moss
  3. Pin Cushion Moss

Buying mosquito repellent plants online: what to know

Start with your zone. Every mosquito repellent plant on this page shows the zones it thrives in, so one marked for your zone is ready for your winters and summers.

Plan for the grown-up mosquito repellent plant

Check the mature height on each card before you choose a spot, so every mosquito repellent plant has room to stretch as it grows.

Bare root, ready to plant

Bare root plants arrive freshly dug and packed ready for planting. Soak the roots, set the mosquito repellent plant at the depth it grew, and water it in well. Most thrive in well-drained soil and a few inches of mulch.

Ask a grower

Want a second opinion? Call our growers at 931-692-4252, or read the warranty page to see how our live-arrival guarantee works.

Mosquito Repellent Plants for sale: questions

Do you ship mosquito repellent plants outside Tennessee?

Yes. We grow in Tennessee and ship nationwide.

How do the mosquito repellent plants arrive?

Each product page says how it ships. Bare root plants arrive freshly dug and packed ready for planting.

Is there a guarantee?

Every order comes with our live-arrival guarantee. See the warranty page for the details.

How do I pick a mosquito repellent plant for my zone?

Set your zone at the top of the page and turn on the zone switch. Every card shows the zones the mosquito repellent plant thrives in.

What is the best plant to keep mosquitoes away?

The best plant to keep mosquitoes away is citronella, known for its fresh scent and natural repellent oils. It’s easy to grow in pots or garden beds and thrives in warm weather. Citronella adds greenery and protection, making outdoor spaces more enjoyable.

What did aboriginals use to repel mosquitoes?

Aboriginal people used natural plant oils and smoke from native herbs to repel mosquitoes. They often burned paperbark, tea tree, or eucalyptus leaves, which released protective scents. These natural methods were highly effective and are still valued for their simplicity and eco-friendly approach.

Are mosquito plants perennials?

Yes, mosquito plants, often called citronella plants, are tender perennials in warm climates. They can live year after year in frost-free areas or be brought indoors during winter. These fragrant, easy-to-grow plants add beauty while helping to naturally repel mosquitoes.

Not sure which mosquito repellent plant is right?

Talk to a grower at our Tennessee nursery. Tell us your zone and your yard, and we will help you choose a mosquito repellent plant that thrives there.

Why buy mosquito repellent plants from TN Nursery

Grown since 1959

A family-owned Tennessee nursery, growing plants for generations of gardeners.

Freshly dug, bare root

Dug and packed ready for planting, so roots settle in fast.

Shipped nationwide

We grow in Tennessee and ship nationwide.

Live-arrival guarantee

Every order comes with our live-arrival guarantee.