How to Grow Lacy Lavender Blue
Trachymene coerulea
Your complete guide to growing Lacy Lavender Blue.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Lacy Lavender Blue
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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 Lacy Lavender Blue
✓ Good companions
Repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects that may damage lavender
Attracts pollinators, repels aphids and ants, similar growing conditions
Natural pest deterrent, helps repel nematodes and other soil-borne pests
Similar water and soil requirements, both repel pests and attract beneficial insects
Both Mediterranean herbs with similar cultural needs, create aromatic garden zones
Similar low-water requirements, provides contrasting texture and extended bloom time
Complementary growth habits, shared preference for well-draining soil and full sun
Attracts beneficial insects, improves soil health, drought-tolerant companion
✗ Keep away from
Shade-loving plant with high moisture needs, incompatible growing requirements
Requires frequent watering and rich soil, opposite of lavender's dry conditions
Aggressive spreading habit can overtake lavender, prefers more moisture
