Mosquito Plant Citronella
- Type: tender perennial
- Planting time: spring, after the last frost
- Features: strongly lemon-scented leaves
- Light: sun to part shade
- Height: 24 to 36 inches
- Soil: light, well drained, on the dry side
- Spacing: 12 to 24 inches
- Plant Size: 2 to 3 feet tall
- Garden use: herb garden, flower border, containers
A scented geranium, this is a great patio plant, especially in containers. Do not over-fertilize because too much nitrogen reduces leaf fragrance. Sometimes called citronella, but actually a citrus-scented geranium. Although crushed leaves do have some ability to repel mosquitoes, the plants alone are grown more for their refreshing scent than mosquito-repelling characteristics. Place them near a gate or path where you brush against the leaves as you walk by, or in a pot where children can rub the leaves to enjoy their fragrance. Plants are vigorous growers and perfect for containers. Drought tolerant.
Some Bonnie Plants varieties may not be available at your local stores, as we select and sell varieties best suited to the growing conditions in each region.
Customer Reviews
- imposter Review by niki
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The plant shown here is a relative of the geranium and is called pelargoium citrosum according to the american botanical society it is not the "true" citronella plant! So needless to say no wonder its not working for the previous commenter ....real citronella plant is a clumping grass plant that gets pretty tall! (Posted on April 28, 2013)Taste Yield
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Never!
Share this review - Use mosquito repellent instead. Review by riceke
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I don't know why they call it Mosquito plant because it never repelled mosquitos for me. Actually saw mosquitoes flying among the soil line. (Posted on August 24, 2012)Taste Yield
Pros: Yield
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Likely
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