How to Grow Madame Butterfly Mix
Antirrhinum majus
Your complete guide to growing Madame Butterfly Mix.
📷 Wikipedia: Antirrhinum majusWhen to Plant Madame Butterfly Mix
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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 Mix
✓ Good companions
Attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover that retains moisture
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects and provides wind protection for delicate snapdragon stems
Deters pests like moths and beetles while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting pollinators
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting snapdragons
Repels aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs with natural compounds
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects while providing complementary colors
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill snapdragons
Releases allelopathic oils that inhibit germination and growth of nearby plants
Competes heavily for nutrients and water, may release allelopathic compounds
