Keep mosquitoes away with this splendid aromatic plant to place on the balcony The summer heat, in addition to bringing joy and the long-awaited summer holidays, also brings back friends that we would have gladly done without. Obviously, with the arrival of the summer season, mosquitoes come back to visit us and staying outdoors is not always easy. To try not to be bitten by mosquitoes, we buy torches and candles made of citronella to place in the garden and on the balconies. In addition to this, we become addicted to the creams and sprays that we apply to our skin in industrial quantities. Obviously we know well that nothing will free us from this “problem”, but we can overcome the obstacle, as far as possible, simply by using what nature offers us. Gardening lovers know that plants are excellent allies.
Keep mosquitoes away with this splendid aromatic plant to place on the balcony
What are the perfect plants to keep mosquitoes away?
The perfect plant is the Monarda, a typical North American plant. There are several types of Monarda in the wild and they are all very simple to grow.
What are the characteristics of this plant?
This plant, belonging to the Lamiaceae family, can reach a large size, reaching a height of 90 centimeters. In addition to this, during the colder months the leaves remain green. From mid-June to early September the plant also produces umbrella-shaped flowers that range from red to pink. Monarda is an aromatic herbaceous perennial plant, in fact the leaves, if rubbed, give off a smell similar to that of mint. The leaves can be used in phytotherapy precisely because drying them can make a delicious aromatic tea.
Does its smell only serve to scare away mosquitoes?
You will see that the smell of this plant will ward off mosquitoes but at the same time it will give you another gift: it will attract butterflies. In fact, butterflies are definitely in love with the flowers this plant produces. Balconies and terraces will really look like a piece of suspended garden. Seeing is believing!
