Citronella Geranium has been known to keep mosquitoes, black flies and other biting insects away while also offering a very pleasing lemon scent if you bruise the leaves or roll them between your fingers. Occasional lavender flowers are a bonus.
| Annual, Herb, Houseplant | |
| Pelargonium | |
| Scented Geranium | |
| Zone 10 | |
| 4-6+ hours | |
| Moist, Sandy | |
| Potpourri, sachets and baked goods | |
| Deck plantings and insect repellant | |
| 12-24" | |
| 18-30" | |
| Summer | |
| Purple | |
| 1-2" | |
| Rapid | |
| Mound, Wide | |
| Flower-tone | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |