Eaten heads of cabbage, chewed leaves of ornamental plants, the glistening path of dried mucus are a clear evidence of snails feeding at night. These molluscs cause enormous damage in the garden. However, we can prevent them by plantingsnail repellant plantsWhat? Here are the most effective10 plants that snails do not like !
Snail deterrent plants
Snails can be divided into shell species and naked species, i.e. without shells. Which hurt us more? Definitely the latter! Snails with a protective house on the back are not a big threat to garden plants.They eat mostly dead leaves and shoots. Some even eat slug eggs and are therefore considered useful.
On the other hand, snails prowling on flower beds and flower beds are not so welcome in our gardens. They cause a lot of damage and eat up our beautiful plants! They eagerly eat delphiniums, fuchsia, lupins, delicate vegetable seedlings and cabbage heads. Fortunately, there are alsoplants that these snails don't like !
10 snail deterrent plants
Snails without snailsleave some plants alone and do not eat their leaves , flowers, fruit. Most often they are deterred by the smell spread by flowers or leaves. Thanks to this, these plants become a protective barrier.Plants that repel snailsit is worth planting near species of plants liked by snails in order to protect them.
Here is a compilation of the best10 plants that snails do not like!The voracious mollusks will bypass the bed where these plants grow.
1. Nasturtium
Nasturtium is aannual plant that repels snails with the scent of its flowersand the slightly bitter taste of its leaves. Snails do not like it, and we do not like it! Nasturtium works great in all conditions. It likes the sun and partial shade, has no special requirements, and it tastes great when added to salads, sauces and meats.
2. Flame paniculate
The paniculate flame, known under the Polonized name phlox, grows up to 100 cm in height. The flame is aplant that repels snails because of its foliageand fragrant flowers that come in different colors depending on the variety - white, pink, red, purple. They can also be two-colored.
3. Yarrow
Yarrow is a perennial commonly found in sunny places, with nice, cut, dark green leaves and small inflorescences of various shades depending on the variety. Snails are discouraged by the stiff yarrow leavesa delicate aroma.
4. Spurge myrtle
Euphorbia myrtle has fleshy, overlapping, densely leafed shoots. The leaves of this spurge are thick, coveredwith abundant waxy coating not very attractive to snails . Bright yellow inflorescences adorn the spurge in June and July.
5. Geranium magnificent
The magnificent geranium grows up to 70 cm and is characterized by large purple-blue flowers. The leaves of the geranium are covered with hairs. Additionally, its compact, bushy habitbecomes a barrier for unwanted snails .
6. Narrow-leaved lavender
Narrow-leaved lavender is often planted in gardens and popular, butsnails are discouraged by its strong aroma and leaves covered with delicate hairsLavender as a slug repellent plant is undemanding, but available in many interesting varieties.It decorates the garden with purple, blue-violet, pink or white flowers.
7. Garden day lily
Long, narrow and grassy leaves of a day lily, gathered in abundant clumps,are disliked by snails . The enormity of varieties of this interesting perennial will create an eye-catching barrier against snails. Daylilies bloom from May until July.
8. Sedum
Sedum plants have inedible fleshyleaves that scare away snails , and at the same time are a great solution for people who have a very sunny garden. These interesting perennials, depending on the species, are characterized by an original habit and yellow, red or blue color of the leaves.
9. Evening primrose
Evening primrose is asnail repellent plant with its strongleaves, hard stems and essential oils. Primrose shrub grows up to 60 cm and has yellow flowers clustered at the tops of the shoots, appearing in June and July.
10. Tropical butterfly
The soft algae, also known as the phlegmon, is a perennial with a tufted habit and small yellow-green flowers. Featheryserrated leaves are not liked by snailsIt is worth planting alumina in naturalistic assumptions on the edges of flower beds or paths.
Good to knowSnail-free snails are very freaky, but there are varieties of these great perennials that snails do not like. They are fun: 'Big Daddy', 'Blue Angel', 'Cherry Berry'.
Finally, we have prepared a helpful infographic with a list of 10 plants that snails do not like.
10 snail deterrent plants
Fig. © Łukasz Krypel
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
