# Moth Repellent Herbs
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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
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Rosemary can be grown indoors or outdoors. Rosemary is an evergreen shrub with dark green, needle-like leaves and pale blue flowers. It's an easy to grow aromatic herb, requiring little more than the occasional good watering and tolerates drought, heat and wind. Rosemary plants vary between 2 and 7 feet in height and are hardy in USDA zones seven to ten. For colder regions or those with the odd cold snap, plant rosemary in containers and bring them indoors, or place under cover during any temperatures below freezing. Rosemary repels insects, including moths, because the leaves produce strongly scented aromatic oils. To make sachets from rosemary, pick early in the morning, when the scent is strongest and dry in a well-ventilated location, away from strong lights, humidity and heat sources.
Mint (Mentha)
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Repell moths with mint. Mint is a small perennial herb with aromatic bright green leaves and lilac, pink or white flowers. It makes a good ground-cover plant, spreading rapidly, so should be contained in planters and with barriers. Mint is hardy in USDA zones five through nine and prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade; moist soil and plenty of water are essential for healthy specimens. Mint plants reach up to 2 feet in height; picking off flower heads encourages greater leaf production. To harvest mint, pick leaves on a dry day, after the dew has evaporated and tie in bunches, hanging upside-down. Once thoroughly dry, mint leaves are stored in air-tight containers away from strong odors for optimum freshness.
Thyme (Thymus)
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Thyme has aromatic leaves. Thyme is a small perennial herb, less than a foot tall, with white or lilac flowers and fragrant leaves. It is hardy between USDA zones five through seven and does well in sandy and rocky soils. Limit the woody growth on thyme plants, by pruning, to produce more leaves. To get the strongest scent from dried thyme, cut the plants before they bloom, approximately 6 inches from the soil line. The fresh scent of thyme makes good sachets for closets containing male clothing (e.g. for teenager's rooms).
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