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How to Grow Potomac Ivory

Antirrhinum majus

Your complete guide to growing Potomac Ivory.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterRegular, consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging
📅Harvest110-120 days
🗺Zones7–10
📏Height0-3 feet
Potomac Ivory📷 Wikipedia: Antirrhinum majus

When to Plant Potomac Ivory

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ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
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Companion Plants for Potomac Ivory

✓ Good companions

Catmint

Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial pollinators

Cosmos

Provides habitat for beneficial insects and adds vertical interest

Lavender

Deters pests with strong fragrance and attracts pollinators

Marigolds

Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

Sage

Repels cabbage moths and carrot flies with aromatic oils

Sweet Alyssum

Attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover to retain moisture

Zinnia

Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects for pollination

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowering plants

Eucalyptus

Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth

Fennel

Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic effects

Sunflower

Competes aggressively for nutrients and water, may stunt smaller plants

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