{"id":2317,"date":"2023-05-02T11:21:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T15:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourlivelyhome.com\/?p=2317"},"modified":"2026-09-27T09:25:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T13:25:37","slug":"plants-that-keep-wasps-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourlivelyhome.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/02\/plants-that-keep-wasps-away\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Plants That Naturally Keep Wasps Away From Your Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Fraunces:wght@600;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n\/* ylh-post-theme v5: adopts the design-canvas Post.dc.html FORMAT, not just\n   its colors -- a full-bleed hero band (real featured image + gradient\n   scrim) with the category pill and title overlaid on top, instead of the\n   old \"image card, then title below it\" stack. 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Peppermint<\/h4>\n<p>Peppermint is often cited for its strong scent, which can help create an environment that many insects find unpleasant. While the exact reason is not fully understood by science, many people use this plant to help keep wasps at a distance in their outdoor spaces.<\/p>\n\n<p>Because it spreads quickly, it&#8217;s a good idea to grow it in pots to keep it contained in a garden bed. 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Each 6-inch plant is ready to go straight into the ground or a larger pot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:var(--ylh-card,#fff);border:1px solid var(--ylh-border,#e8e5df);border-radius:8px;padding:1.3em 1.5em 1.5em;margin:0 0 1.8em;\">\n<div class=\"ylh-gallery\" style=\"position:relative;max-width:420px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;margin:0 auto 1em;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:4px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81dqvYXrCqL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Sow Right Seeds - English Lavender Seed for Planting Perennial Herb Garden\" class=\"ylh-gallery-img\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/712CXpJCoqL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Sow Right Seeds - English Lavender Seed for Planting Perennial Herb Garden\" class=\"ylh-gallery-img\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:none;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71l0z-dbMIL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Sow Right Seeds - English Lavender Seed for Planting Perennial Herb Garden\" class=\"ylh-gallery-img\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:none;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81Xsqx2MACL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Sow Right Seeds - English Lavender Seed for Planting Perennial Herb Garden\" class=\"ylh-gallery-img\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:none;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71EUgDJOEWL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Sow Right Seeds - English Lavender Seed for Planting Perennial Herb Garden\" class=\"ylh-gallery-img\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:none;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/818Ty4V8r0L._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Sow Right Seeds - English Lavender Seed for Planting Perennial Herb Garden\" class=\"ylh-gallery-img\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:none;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <button class=\"ylh-gallery-prev\" style=\"position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);background:rgba(0,0,0,0.55);color:#fff;border:none;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;font-size:18px;line-height:1;z-index:2;left:8px;\" aria-label=\"Previous photo\">&#8249;<\/button>\n  <button class=\"ylh-gallery-next\" style=\"position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);background:rgba(0,0,0,0.55);color:#fff;border:none;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;font-size:18px;line-height:1;z-index:2;right:8px;\" aria-label=\"Next photo\">&#8250;<\/button>\n  <div class=\"ylh-gallery-dots\" style=\"position:absolute;bottom:8px;left:0;right:0;text-align:center;z-index:2;\"><span class=\"ylh-gallery-dot\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#666;margin:0 3px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\"><\/span><span class=\"ylh-gallery-dot\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#ccc;margin:0 3px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\"><\/span><span class=\"ylh-gallery-dot\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#ccc;margin:0 3px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\"><\/span><span class=\"ylh-gallery-dot\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#ccc;margin:0 3px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\"><\/span><span class=\"ylh-gallery-dot\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#ccc;margin:0 3px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\"><\/span><span class=\"ylh-gallery-dot\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#ccc;margin:0 3px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VZX67KQ\/?tag=yourlivelyhom-20\" rel=\"noopener\">Sow Right Seeds &#8211; English Lavender Seed for Planting Perennial Herb Garden<\/a>\n\n<p>For gardeners who want to grow a bigger lavender patch, or just enjoy starting plants from scratch, this English lavender seed packet is an affordable way to fill several pots or a full garden bed over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>3. Lemongrass<\/h4>\n<p>The scent of lemongrass is naturally repellent to insects, including wasps, so planting it near outdoor living spaces can help keep these pests at a distance. It has a strong citrus aroma that masks the smells that attract pests and can make an area feel more inviting for humans while feeling less so for wasps.<\/p>\n\n<p>You can grow this herb from seed or buy established plants to place in containers or garden beds. It is a popular choice for cooking, so it doubles as a functional herb in the kitchen once the season is over.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:var(--ylh-bg,#fafaf8);border-radius:10px;padding:1.5em 1.5em 0.2em;margin:0 0 2em;\">\n<div style=\"background:var(--ylh-card,#fff);border:1px solid var(--ylh-border,#e8e5df);border-radius:8px;padding:1.3em 1.5em 1.5em;margin:0 0 1.8em;\">\n<div class=\"ylh-gallery\" style=\"position:relative;max-width:420px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;margin:0 auto 1em;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:4px;\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:8px;z-index:3;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:4px;color:#fff;font:700 10.5px\/1 'Roboto',sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.25);top:8px;background:#0F6B5C;\">\u2713 Amazon\u2019s Choice<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81KTnhePAnL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Clovers Garden 2 Large Lemongrass Plants Live - 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style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#ccc;margin:0 3px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00JDRQSUC\/?tag=yourlivelyhom-20\" rel=\"noopener\">Clovers Garden 2 Large Lemongrass Plants Live &#8211; Mosquito Repellent Plants 4\u201d\u2013 7\u201d Tall in 3.5\u201d Pots &#8211; Non-GMO Edible Medicinal Herb Cymbopogon Citratus<\/a>\n\n<p>These two live lemongrass plants arrive already established in their own pots, so you can drop them straight into containers near your patio and get the citrus scent working right away instead of waiting weeks for seeds to sprout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:var(--ylh-card,#fff);border:1px solid var(--ylh-border,#e8e5df);border-radius:8px;padding:1.3em 1.5em 1.5em;margin:0 0 1.8em;\">\n<div class=\"ylh-gallery\" style=\"position:relative;max-width:420px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;margin:0 auto 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3px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\"><\/span><span class=\"ylh-gallery-dot\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#ccc;margin:0 3px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07D1DSS32\/?tag=yourlivelyhom-20\" rel=\"noopener\">Mountain Valley Seed Co Lemon Grass Seeds for Planting Outdoor 250 Mg<\/a>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather grow your own from scratch, this seed packet lets you start as many lemongrass plants as you have space for, and it&#8217;s a much cheaper way to fill a larger bed over a full season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>4. Citronella<\/h4>\n<p>Citronella plants are well-known for their strong, lemony scent that helps mask the scents wasps use to track each other and find food. It creates an environment where it is harder for insects to locate a picnic or trash area, effectively keeping them at a distance. While the strong aroma is helpful, you will get the best results by clustering several plants together rather than relying on just one small pot.<\/p>\n\n<p>These plants do well in containers or garden beds where they get plenty of direct sunlight. They are easy to grow and can be moved around your patio to create a fresh barrier near seating areas. Be sure to keep the soil consistently moist, especially if you are growing them in pots, to help the plant stay healthy and produce a steady supply of that natural repellent oil.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:var(--ylh-bg,#fafaf8);border-radius:10px;padding:1.5em 1.5em 0.2em;margin:0 0 2em;\">\n<div style=\"background:var(--ylh-card,#fff);border:1px solid var(--ylh-border,#e8e5df);border-radius:8px;padding:1.3em 1.5em 1.5em;margin:0 0 1.8em;\">\n<div class=\"ylh-gallery\" style=\"position:relative;max-width:420px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;margin:0 auto 1em;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:4px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81NXTkM1DrL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Clovers Garden Citronella Plants \u2013 Two (2) Live Plants \u2013 Non-GMO - Not Seeds - Each 4&quot; to 8&quot; Tall \u2013 in 4&quot; Inch Pots - Ci\" class=\"ylh-gallery-img\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71hayYcJEWL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Clovers Garden Citronella Plants \u2013 Two (2) Live Plants \u2013 Non-GMO - Not Seeds - Each 4&quot; 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Marigolds<\/h4>\n<p>Marigolds have a strong, distinct scent that many insects dislike, including wasps. The pungent aroma is believed to mask the scents that attract pests to your yard. They are also very easy to grow and make a cheerful addition to any flower bed or border.<\/p>\n\n<p>Plant them in full sun for the best results and enjoy vibrant blooms all season long. These flowers are known for their prolific blooming nature, which helps keep your garden looking lively and colorful. 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Geraniums<\/h4>\n<p>Geraniums are known for their bright blooms, but they also carry a distinct scent that wasps generally dislike. Planting them near your outdoor seating areas can help keep these insects at a distance while you enjoy your space.<\/p>\n\n<p>Since you don&#8217;t need to worry about exact varieties for this purpose, you can pick whatever colors you like best for your garden. 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Nasturtiums<\/h4>\n<p>The peppery scent of nasturtiums is a natural deterrent for wasps and other flying insects. They grow low and spread quickly, filling garden spaces with foliage that helps keep pests at bay without needing harsh chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>These plants are as useful as they are attractive, since the entire plant is edible. You can plant them along edges or in containers where you eat outdoors. Because they are so vigorous, they tend to pop up on their own in the spots you plant them first.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:var(--ylh-bg,#fafaf8);border-radius:10px;padding:1.5em 1.5em 0.2em;margin:0 0 2em;\">\n<div style=\"background:var(--ylh-card,#fff);border:1px solid var(--ylh-border,#e8e5df);border-radius:8px;padding:1.3em 1.5em 1.5em;margin:0 0 1.8em;\">\n<div class=\"ylh-gallery\" style=\"position:relative;max-width:420px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;margin:0 auto 1em;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:4px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/91f2oc8a0cL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Clovers Garden Nasturtium Plants \u2013 Two (2) Live Plants \u2013 Non-GMO - Not Seeds - Each 4&quot; to 8&quot; Tall \u2013 in 4&quot; Inch Pots \u2013 De\" class=\"ylh-gallery-img\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" 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spread readily once established.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>10. Pennyroyal<\/h4>\n<p>The strong scent of pennyroyal is often noted as a deterrent for wasps, making it a common addition to gardens where these insects tend to gather. It is frequently used in landscaping to help maintain a peaceful outdoor space, keeping flying pests at a distance from patios and dining areas.<\/p>\n\n<p>This herb prefers consistently moist soil and partial shade, though it can spread quickly in the right conditions. 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