How to Grow Avignon Deep Orange II
Antirrhinum majus
Your complete guide to growing Avignon Deep Orange II.
📷 Wikipedia: Antirrhinum majusWhen to Plant Avignon Deep Orange II
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 Avignon Deep Orange II
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and thrips that commonly attack marigolds
Attract beneficial insects and have complementary bloom times and colors
Benefits from marigold's pest-repelling properties and doesn't compete for nutrients
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting marigolds
Marigolds repel aphids and flea beetles that damage pepper plants
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and other pests while sharing similar sun requirements
Marigolds deter nematodes and whiteflies while tomatoes provide beneficial shade
Similar growing conditions and both attract beneficial pollinators and predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Marigolds can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through allelopathic compounds
Produce juglone which is toxic to marigolds and causes wilting and death
Marigolds may stunt growth of brassicas and reduce head formation
