How to Grow Pink Queen
Consolida ajacis
Your complete guide to growing Pink Queen.
When to Plant Pink Queen
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 Pink Queen
✓ Good companions
Deters ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial pollinators
Attract beneficial insects and provide structural support
Deters pests with strong fragrance and attracts pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Attract butterflies and beneficial insects while providing color contrast
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowering plants
Produces allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy