How to Grow Avignon Apricot II
Antirrhinum majus
Your complete guide to growing Avignon Apricot II.
📷 Wikipedia: Antirrhinum majusWhen to Plant Avignon Apricot II
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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 Avignon Apricot II
✓ Good companions
Attracts bees and beneficial insects, may improve growth of nearby plants
Repels aphids and Japanese beetles while improving soil with sulfur compounds
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch and fertilizer
Attracts pollinators and repels pests like moths and fleas with aromatic oils
Repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, draws pests away from apricot flowers
Attracts beneficial parasitic wasps and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Attracts ladybugs and lacewings, improves soil nutrients and plant health
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill stone fruit plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress growth of nearby plants
Produces allelopathic chemicals that inhibit growth of most garden plants
