How to Grow Audray White
Gomphrena globosa
Your complete guide to growing Audray White.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Audray White
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Audray White
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and flea beetles more effectively than DEET
Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural diversity in garden beds
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting nearby plants
Natural pest deterrent against aphids, hornworms, and squash bugs
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps for pest control
Attracts ladybugs and other beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive flowering plants
Allelopathic compounds in leaves suppress growth of nearby plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination and growth of most garden plants
Compete aggressively for nutrients and water, may inhibit growth of smaller flowers
