How to Grow Benary's Giant Purple
Zinnia elegans
Your complete guide to growing Benary's Giant Purple.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Benary's Giant Purple
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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 Benary's Giant Purple
✓ Good companions
Attracts hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control aphids
Repels thrips, flies, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repels ants, aphids, and flea beetles
Attracts beneficial insects and provides complementary purple color scheme
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Attracts beneficial insects and provides good height contrast
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects while providing similar care needs
✗ Keep away from
Produce juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowers including zinnias
Releases allelopathic compounds that stunt growth of nearby plants
Can inhibit growth through allelopathy and compete heavily for nutrients
