How to Grow Grace Shell Pink
Clarkia amoena
Your complete guide to growing Grace Shell Pink.
When to Plant Grace Shell Pink
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 Grace Shell Pink
✓ Good companions
Deters ants, aphids, and rodents while being drought tolerant
Attracts beneficial insects and creates attractive height variation in garden beds
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides ground cover
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while providing color contrast
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants
Produces allelopathic oils that inhibit germination and growth of other plants
Release allelopathic compounds that can stunt nearby plant growth