How to Grow Elegance Formula Mix
Lathyrus odoratus
Your complete guide to growing Elegance Formula Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Elegance Formula Mix
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 Elegance Formula Mix
✓ Good companions
Repels thrips, aphids, and spider mites with its aromatic oils
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides complementary colors
Repels moths, fleas, and flies while attracting pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away
Attracts beneficial wasps and hoverflies that prey on garden pests
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and hoverflies that control pests
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects while providing pest control
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive flowers
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
May release growth-inhibiting chemicals and compete aggressively for nutrients
