How to Grow Noble Maiden
Lupinus polyphyllus
Your complete guide to growing Noble Maiden.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Noble Maiden
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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 Noble Maiden
✓ Good companions
Deters ants, aphids, and flea beetles while attracting pollinators
Repels aphids and thrips with strong sulfur compounds
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides structural support
Repels pests like aphids and moths while attracting beneficial pollinators
Natural pest deterrent that repels nematodes and aphids from soil
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while adding nitrogen to soil
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps for natural pest control
Attracts ladybugs and other beneficial predators that control garden pests
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive flowering plants
Allelopathic compounds in leaves suppress growth of nearby plants
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic root secretions
