How to Grow Ellagance Purple
Lavandula angustifolia
Your complete guide to growing Ellagance Purple.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Ellagance Purple
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April – May | — | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | July – October |
| Zone 5 | March – April | — | June – October |
| Zone 6 | March – April | — | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | June – November |
| Zone 8 | February – March | — | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January – February | — | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | — | April – December |
Companion Plants for Ellagance Purple
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and thrips while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects with sulfur compounds
Repels moths, fleas, and flies with aromatic essential oils
Deters nematodes and aphids with natural pest-repelling compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repels ants and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial wasps and hoverflies that control pests
Deters cabbage moths and carrot flies with strong fragrance
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many plants
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of most neighboring plants
Aggressive spreading root system competes for nutrients and space
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
