How to Grow Purple Queen
Agrostemma githago
Your complete guide to growing Purple Queen.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Purple Queen
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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 Purple Queen
✓ Good companions
Compatible growing conditions and provides textural contrast with similar care needs
Similar shade and moisture requirements, complementary foliage colors
Similar shade tolerance and moisture needs, creates colorful foliage combinations
Share preference for moist, shaded areas and provide structural contrast
Thrives in similar partial shade conditions and adds contrasting flower colors
Repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as living mulch and attracts beneficial insects for pest control
Similar shade and water requirements with complementary purple and white blooms
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many plants including Purple Queen
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby plants
Competes aggressively for nutrients and water, may overshadow smaller plants
