11 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes - LEMON BALM - a member of the mint family, the plant also known as horsemint and beebalm is a very easy plant for beginning gardeners to grow. Lemon Balm is a very hardy plant, it resists drought, and it grows well even in shade. It is a very fast growing and sometimes aggressive plant, so you might want to contain it to a pot, where you can move it to wherever you like to ensure that it doesn’t take over your garden!
