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How to Grow Avignon Silver II

Antirrhinum majus

Your complete guide to growing Avignon Silver II.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterRegular; consistent moisture without waterlogging. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
📅Harvest100-110 days
🗺Zones7–10
📏Height0-3 feet
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When to Plant Avignon Silver II

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ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
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Companion Plants for Avignon Silver II

✓ Good companions

Catmint

Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting bees

Cosmos

Provides habitat for beneficial insects and adds vertical structure

Lavender

Deters pests with aromatic oils and attracts pollinators

Marigolds

Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

Sweet Alyssum

Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

Yarrow

Improves soil health and attracts predatory insects

Zinnia

Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects for natural pest control

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many plants

Eucalyptus

Allelopathic compounds suppress nearby plant growth

Fennel

Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

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