Cat-repelling plantsis one of the ways to get rid of these, usually unwelcome, four-legged guests from the garden. If the unpleasant smell of cat droppings and the sight of broken beds accompany your every visit to the garden, be sure to plantplants that cats do not likeThe choice of such plants is small, but it is worth trying. Here are the5 cat-repellent plantsto keep them away from your garden!
Plants repelling cats
Frequentvisits to the garden of catsare associated with the unpleasant smell of their droppings, the sight of broken beds and damaged plants.To prevent them from visiting our flower beds, gardeners use a variety ofways to get cats in the garden , often also chemical cat repellants. However, if we want to stick to natural methods, safe for us and the environment, it is worth plantingplants that repel cats
Before I start listingrecommended plants that cats do not like , however, I must point out that their effectiveness varies. Cats are animals with very different preferences, sono plant has the same effect on all catsSo if a given plant species does not work against these quadrupeds, try another plant from the list below in your garden. Here is theTOP-list of plants recommended for scaring cats!
1. Coleus canina
"This name offersthe plant most often recommended against cats , other names used for which are Coleus caninus or Plectranthus caninus.This species has been recommended for a long time, and I heard about it for the first time, probably in 2012, whenColeus as a way to get catswas mentioned in the TV program Maja in the garden. Since then, the popularity of Coleus cultivation has continued to grow.
Coleus canina is a semi-evergreen perennial with silvery green leaves and purplish-blue, cob-shaped inflorescences that can be admired in summer, from July to August. Plant height up to 35 cm. It does best in the sun, but also tolerates slightly shaded positions. Thiscat-repellent plant grows well , quickly filling empty spaces in perennial beds and rock gardens. When an animal touches its leaves, they emit a strong smell, almost imperceptible to humans butvery much disliked by cats and dogs "
A more famous species of coleus, often grown in apartments, as well as on balconies and terraces, is Blume's coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides).Unfortunately, in the case of this species of koleus, we do not know whether it has a deterrent effect on cats. That is whylooking for a coleus to scare cats , you need to pay attention to whether you are buying a coleus canin.
2. Balkan geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum)
The Balkan geranium, also referred to as the root geranium, is a low, bushy perennial with lush growth. It blooms in May and June in shades of pink and red. Throughout the growing season, you can admire its light green, hairy leaves, which emit an aromatic scent in sunny places and when rubbed. Probablythis aroma does not suit cats
3. Helichrysum italicum
"The Helichrysum Italian, sometimes also referred to as the Helichrysum Curry (Curry Plant in English), is a shrub that does not winter in the ground, therefore it is recommended mainly for one-year-old container cultivation on balconies and terraces or in pots placed in the garden in spring.These plants reach up to 40 cm in height and form highly branched shoots covered with narrow leaves. Small, yellow inflorescence baskets of Italian Helichrysum appear in summer.This cat-repellent plant requiressunny locations. "
4. Ruta graveolens
Common rout is a perennial up to 50 cm high, appreciated by owners of herbal gardens. Its shoots are covered with blue-green, feathery leaves, and in May small, yellow-green flowers appear. The whole plant smells nice, but its juice and essential oils in contact with the skin can cause allergies.Cats do not like contact with themRuta prefers sunny positions with light, permeable soils.
5. Narrow-leaved lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lavender is a plant appreciated by herbalists, producing very charming purple flowers. It is also recommended as a remedy for all garden troubles, includingin as a mosquito and tick repellent plant. Lavender oil is used as an ingredient in cat repellant preparations such as Dog and Cat Repellent.Cats do not like the smell of lavenderbut they are also very reluctant to overcome all barriers and low hedges created from it. Therefore, if you do not want cats to enter certain places, it is worth planting lavender around them.
So you already know5 most recommended plants effective against catsIf you do not have them in your garden or plant them for some time, for now, it is worth spreading the cut citrus peels between the flower beds. Cats hate their smell. You can also sprinkle the ground mustard seeds. But most of alldo not plant plants that attract cats!
You should thereforeavoid the following plants that cats cling to :
- catnip (Nepeta) - the most famous cat lure, especially catnip (Nepeta cataria). Cats pay less attention to Faassen's catnip and this can be planted without fear in gardens,
- actinidia pstrolistnia (Actinidia kolomikta) - otherwise mini kiwi, cats like to bite and rub against its leaves,
- valerian (Valeriana officinalis) - a herb that calms us, seduces cats,
- ożanka (Teucrium), also called cat's thyme.
