How to Grow Royal Mix
Lathyrus odoratus
Your complete guide to growing Royal Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Royal Mix
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 Royal Mix
✓ Good companions
Deters aphids and ants while attracting beneficial pollinators
Provide height variation and attract beneficial insects without competing for nutrients
Repels pests with fragrance and attracts pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and add vibrant complementary colors
Provide beneficial height backdrop and attract pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Attract butterflies and beneficial pollinators, bloom simultaneously
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can cause wilting
Produces allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
