How to Grow Chatelaine
Lupinus polyphyllus
Your complete guide to growing Chatelaine.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Chatelaine
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 Chatelaine
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Repels aphids and improves overall plant health
Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural support
Deters pests like moths and beetles while attracting pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Attracts butterflies and beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit nearby plant growth
Can stunt growth of nearby plants through allelopathy and resource competition
