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Tagetes minuta
Aztec marigold
Asteraceae
Repels insects and nematodes
Pest_Control
1
Nicotiana attenuata
Tree tobacco
Solanaceae
Attracts beneficial insects
Pollinator_Attraction
2
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender
Lamiaceae
Repels pests and improves soil health
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
3
Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel
Apiaceae
Enhances growth of neighboring plants
Growth_Enhancement
4
Tagetes erecta
Marigold
Asteraceae
Deters root-knot nematodes and other pests
Pest_Control_Deterrence
5
Erysimum cheiri
Wallflower
Brassicaceae
Repels aphids and caterpillars
Pest_Control
6
Salvia officinalis
Sage
Lamiaceae
Attracts bees and butterflies
Pollinator_Attraction
7
Prunus domestica
Plum
Rosaceae
Enhances soil fertility and deter pests
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
8
Hordeum vulgare
Barley
Poaceae
Shade tolerance
Growth_Enhancement
9
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Lamiaceae
Repels mosquitoes and flies
Pest_Control_Deterrence
10
Allium cepa
Onion
Amaryllidaceae
Deters aphids and whiteflies
Pest_Control
11
Salvia officinalis
Sage
Lamiaceae
Attracts bees and butterflies
Pollinator_Attraction
12
Citrullus lanatus
Watermelon
Cucurbitaceae
Mulching properties
Soil_Improvement
13
Mentha piperita
Peppermint
Lamiaceae
Improves soil quality and repels pests
Growth_Enhancement
14
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Lamiaceae
Repels cats and mosquitoes
Pest_Control_Cat_Repellent
15
Ocimum basilicum
Basil
Lamiaceae
Deters flies and mosquitoes
Pest_Control
16
Echinacea purpurea
Purple coneflower
Asteraceae
Lures butterflies and bees
Pollinator_Attraction
17
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium
Cotton-tail Grass
Asteraceae
Improves soil structure and repels pests
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
18
Lathyrus odoratus
Sweet pea
Fabaceae
Improves soil fertility
Growth_Enhancement
19
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
Lamiaceae
Deters cabbage worms and other pests
Pest_Control_Deterrence
20
Origanum vulgare
Oregano
Lamiaceae
Repels carrot flies and cabbage moths
Pest_Control
21
Penstemon spp.
Beardtongue
Polemoniaceae
Brightly colored flowers for hummingbirds and bees
Pollinator_Attraction
22
Vicia faba
Fava beans
Fabaceae
Fixes nitrogen
Nitrogen_Fixation
23
Calendula officinalis
Calendula
Asteraceae
Attracts beneficial insects and improves soil health
Growth_Enhancement
24
Hedera helix
English ivy
Araliaceae
Decoys insects and covers the ground
Pest_Control_Decoys_Ground
25
Ruta graveolens
Rue
Rutaceae
Repels slugs and snails
Pest_Control
26
Lavandula dentata
Spanish lavender
Lamiaceae
Attracts bees and butterflies
Pollinator_Attraction
27
Calendula officinalis
Calendula
Asteraceae
Improves soil fertility and repels pests
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
28
Raphanus sativus
Radish
Brassicaceae
Pulls up nutrients from soil
Growth_Enhancement
29
Plectranthus barbatus
Mosquito plant
Lamiaceae
Repels mosquitoes and other insects
Pest_Control_Deterrence
30
Calendula officinalis
Pot marigold
Asteraceae
Repels aphids and beetles
Pest_Control
31
Centaurea cyanus
Cornflower
Asteraceae
Vibrant blue flowers for bees and butterflies
Pollinator_Attraction
32
Cucumis sativus
Cucumber
Cucurbitaceae
Loosens soil
Soil_Improvement
33
Salvia officinalis
Sage
Lamiaceae
Attracts pollinators and enhances flavor of neighboring crops
Growth_Enhancement
34
Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion
Asteraceae
Attracts predatory insects
Pest_Control_Attracts_Predators
35
Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium
Pyrethrum
Asteraceae
Repels mosquitoes and ticks
Pest_Control
36
Phlox paniculata
Panicle phlox
Polemoniaceae
Inviting to hummingbirds and bees
Pollinator_Attraction
37
Phacelia tanacetifolia
Fiddleneck
Boraginaceae
Attracts beneficial insects and improves soil health
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
38
Beta vulgaris
Sugar beet
Chenopodiaceae
Increases water uptake
Growth_Enhancement
40
Salvia officinalis
Sage
Lamiaceae
Attracts beneficial insects and repels spider mites
Pest_Control
41
Buddleja davidii
Butterfly bush
Buddlejaceae
Prolific nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds
Pollinator_Attraction
42
Triticum aestivum
Wheat
Poaceae
Cover crop
Soil_Improvement
43
Citrus x limon
Lemon
Rutaceae
Provides shade and attracts beneficial insects
Growth_Enhancement
44
Eucalyptus globulus
Blue gum
Myrtaceae
Repels mosquitoes and moths
Pest_Control_Mosquito_Moths
45
Nicotiana sylvestris
Wild tobacco
Solanaceae
Attracts predatory insects
Pest_Control
46
Coreopsis grandiflora
Large-flowered tickseed
Asteraceae
Bright colors attract bees
Pollinator_Attraction
47
Vicia faba
Fava bean
Fabaceae
Improves soil fertility and suppresses weeds
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
48
Cucurbita pepo
Zucchini
Cucurbitaceae
Stimulates leaf growth
Growth_Enhancement
50
Tagetes patula
French marigold
Asteraceae
Repels nematodes and attracts beneficial insects
Pest_Control
51
Citrus aurantium
Bitter orange
Rutaceae
Provides nectar for bees and attracts other pollinators
Pollinator_Attraction
52
Capsicum annuum
Bell pepper
Solanaceae
Deters soil-borne pathogens
Disease_Prevention
53
Basilium vulgare
Basil
Lamiaceae
Improves soil quality and attracts pollinators
Growth_Enhancement
54
Papaver somniferum
Opium poppy
Papaveraceae
Repels slugs and snails
Pest_Control_Slugs_Snails
55
Satureja hortensis
Summer savory
Lamiaceae
Deters whiteflies and aphids
Pest_Control
57
Viola odorata
Sweet violet
Violaceae
Improves soil fertility and repels pests
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
58
Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato
Solanaceae
Enhances fruit production
Growth_Enhancement
60
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower
Asteraceae
Deters aphids and repels rabbits
Pest_Control
61
Lavandula latifolia
Spike lavender
Lamiaceae
Attracts bees with its fragrant flowers
Pollinator_Attraction
62
Brassica juncea
Indian mustard
Brassicaceae
Release biofumigants
Pest_Control_Biofumigation
63
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
Lamiaceae
Improves soil quality and repels pests
Growth_Enhancement
64
Zingiber officinale
Ginger
Zingiberaceae
Repels mosquitoes and Japanese beetles
Pest_Control_Mosquito_Japanese_Beetles
65
Allium sativum
Garlic
Alliaceae
Repels aphids and onion maggots
Pest_Control
67
Capsicum annuum
Bell pepper
Solanaceae
Enhances soil structure and repels pests
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
68
Vicia faba
Fava bean
Fabaceae
Improves soil nitrogen levels
Growth_Enhancement
70
Nigella damascena
Love-in-a-mist
Ranunculaceae
Repels cabbage worms and attracts predatory insects
Pest_Control
71
Phacelia tanacetifolia
French phacelia
Boraginaceae
Flowers produce ample nectar for bees and butterflies
Pollinator_Attraction
72
Medicago sativa
Alfalfa
Fabaceae
Improves soil structure
Soil_Improvement
73
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower
Asteraceae
Provides shade and attracts pollinators
Growth_Enhancement
74
Pavonia lasiopetala
Hawaiian pikake
Malvaceae
Repels flies and aphids
Pest_Control_Flies_Aphids
75
Mentha spicata
Spearmint
Lamiaceae
Deters spider mites and whiteflies
Pest_Control
77
Lactuca sativa
Lettuce
Asteraceae
Improves soil fertility and repels pests
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
78
Amaranthus retroflexus
Redroot pigweed
Amaranthaceae
Increases soil organic matter
Growth_Enhancement
80
Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium
Pyrethrum
Asteraceae
Produces natural insecticide compounds
Pest_Control
82
Phaseolus vulgaris
Common bean
Fabaceae
Legume-based soil enhancement
Nitrogen_Fixation
83
Zinnia elegans
Evening Primrose
Asteraceae
Attracts pollinators and improves soil health
Growth_Enhancement
84
Artemisia vulgaris
Wormwood
Asteraceae
Repels aphids and caterpillars
Pest_Control_Aphids_Caterpillars
85
Mentha piperita
Peppermint
Lamiaceae
Repels ants and aphids
Pest_Control
87
Bidens pilosa
Brazilian Daisy
Asteraceae
Improves soil fertility and repels pests
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
88
Phaseolus vulgaris
Common bean
Fabaceae
Trees can provide necessary shade for lower-growing beans
Growth_Enhancement
90
Bacopa monnieri
Water hyssop
Lamiaceae
Repels aphids and caterpillars
Pest_Control
92
Pisum sativum
Garden pea
Fabaceae
Attracts beneficial insects
Pollinator_Attraction
93
Tagetes patula
French marigold
Asteraceae
Repels nematodes and other pests
Growth_Enhancement
94
Calendula officinalis
Calendula
Asteraceae
Attracts ladybugs and lacewings
Pest_Control_Attracts_Ladybugs_Lacewings
95
Lamium purpureum
Red dead-nettle
Lamiaceae
Repels aphids and mites
Pest_Control
97
Hedysarum coronarium
Cornelian Vetch
Fabaceae
Improves soil fertility and repels pests
Pest_Control_Soil_Improvement
98
Capsicum annuum
Bell pepper
Solanaceae
Root systems can support each other
Growth_Enhancement