Which Plants Deter Slugs?

Plant Considerations
Many aromatic herbs repel slugs, such as rosemary. Marigolds and black-eyed Susan not only look beautiful, but deter slugs when bordering gardens. Other plants are resistant or less affected by slugs. These include astilbe, campanula, lobelia, phlox, ranunculus, and viola.

What plants do slugs hate?

Are You Being Driven Mad by Slugs and Snails? Here are 7 Plants They Hate
  • Ferns. Low maintenance, incredibly hardy and well down the slug and snail menu; ferns make an attractive, hassle-free addition to the garden. ...
  • Hydrangeas. ...
  • Euphorbias. ...
  • Lavender. ...
  • Rosemary. ...
  • Geraniums. ...
  • Japanese Anemone.

What plants repel slugs and snails?

Garlic, Lawn Chamomile, chives. Some plants repel most slugs and snails and these may have a deterrent effect when planted alongside or used to make an extract. Many gardeners swear by garlic as a natural pest control. Some say chives are effective it the leaves are tied around vulnerable plants; sounds fiddly.

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