How to Grow Monaco Orange
Antirrhinum majus
Your complete guide to growing Monaco Orange.
📷 Wikipedia: Antirrhinum majusWhen to Plant Monaco Orange
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 Monaco Orange
✓ Good companions
Repels mosquitoes, ants, and aphids more effectively than DEET
Attract beneficial insects and provide habitat for predatory beetles
Deters moths, fleas, and flies while attracting pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs naturally
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and hover flies that control pests
Attract butterflies and beneficial insects while providing color contrast
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Can stunt growth of nearby plants through allelopathic root secretions
