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Wasp repelling plant #867875

Asked May 10, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT

I had read that wormwood plants will help drive away wasps and I wondering if silver mound would have the same effect.

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Silver mound is in the artemisia family as is wormwood. Artemisia has absinthe in it which is toxic to insects.
Amy J. Extension Master Gardener - HC Replied May 12, 2024, 10:27 PM EDT

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