How to Grow McKana Giants Mix
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Your complete guide to growing McKana Giants Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant McKana Giants 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 McKana Giants Mix
✓ Good companions
Thrives in similar partial shade conditions and provides contrasting feathery texture
Classic shade garden companion with similar moisture needs and blooming period
Similar growing conditions and creates stunning tall blue spikes that complement columbine colors
Natural woodland companions that thrive in same cool, moist, partially shaded conditions
Colorful foliage provides ground cover and thrives in similar cool, moist conditions
Excellent foliage companion for shade gardens, similar moisture requirements
Silver foliage creates beautiful contrast with columbine flowers in shade gardens
Early spring bloomer that complements columbine season and enjoys similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill columbines
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of most companion plants including columbines
Aggressive spreader that can overwhelm delicate columbine root systems
