How to Grow Elegance Lavender
Lathyrus odoratus
Your complete guide to growing Elegance Lavender.
📷 Wikipedia: Sweet peaWhen to Plant Elegance Lavender
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 Lavender
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and other pests, complementary bloom times and colors
Repels ants and rodents, attracts beneficial insects, similar sun and water needs
Deters nematodes and aphids, adds complementary color contrast
Shared preference for alkaline, well-draining soil and drought tolerance
Similar water and soil requirements, both repel pests and attract pollinators
Similar Mediterranean growing conditions, both deter rabbits and deer
Similar drought tolerance and well-draining soil requirements
Complementary growth habits, shared preference for well-draining soil and full sun
✗ Keep away from
Need consistently moist, shaded conditions opposite to lavender's requirements
Requires frequent watering which can cause root rot in lavender
Aggressive spreading habit can overwhelm lavender, prefers moister conditions
