How to Grow Lacy Pink
Trachymene coerulea
Your complete guide to growing Lacy Pink.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Lacy 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 Lacy Pink
✓ Good companions
Deters ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting bees
Repel aphids and improve overall plant health through root secretions
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides complementary colors
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while deterring squash bugs
Attracts predatory insects and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects while providing pest control
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive flowers
Produces allelopathic compounds that suppress growth of nearby plants
Can release growth-inhibiting chemicals and compete aggressively for nutrients
