How to Grow Madame Butterfly Ivory
Antirrhinum majus
Your complete guide to growing Madame Butterfly Ivory.
📷 Wikipedia: Antirrhinum majusWhen to Plant Madame Butterfly Ivory
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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 Madame Butterfly Ivory
✓ Good companions
Attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects and provides airy texture contrast
Deters pests with fragrance and provides complementary purple blooms
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and adds vibrant color contrast
Attracts beneficial insects and improves soil health
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects while providing color variety
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that stunts growth and can kill sensitive plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby plants
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
