How to Grow Aurora
Zinnia elegans
Your complete guide to growing Aurora.
📷 Wikipedia: Zinnia elegansWhen to Plant Aurora
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| 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 Aurora
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects and provides natural support structure
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
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and other garden pests
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies, provides color contrast
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowering plants
Produces allelopathic chemicals that suppress growth of nearby plants
Allelopathic compounds can inhibit germination and growth of smaller flowers
