How to Grow Fama White
Scabiosa caucasica
Your complete guide to growing Fama White.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Fama White
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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 Fama White
✓ Good companions
Deters aphids and Japanese beetles with strong sulfur compounds
Attracts beneficial insects and provides habitat for pest predators
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators like bees
Natural pest deterrent, repels aphids and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from main flowers
Natural pest repellent, particularly effective against aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
Attracts beneficial predatory insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps
Improves soil health and attracts ladybugs and lacewings that control aphids
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can cause wilting in sensitive plants
Allelopathic properties suppress growth of nearby plants through root and leaf chemicals
Allelopathic effects can stunt growth of smaller flowering plants within close proximity
