Flower · Easy
How to Grow Sequin
Gomphrena haageana
Your complete guide to growing Sequin.
SunFull sun
WaterModerate; drought tolerant once established
Harvest85-100 days
Zones1–11
Height24-30 inches
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Sequin
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 Sequin
✓ Good companions
Cosmos
Attracts beneficial insects and provides vertical interest without competition
Lavender
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes with natural oils
Marigold
Repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Nasturtium
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Petunias
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
Sweet Alyssum
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides ground cover
Zinnia
Attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Black Walnut
Produces juglone which is toxic to most flowering plants
Eucalyptus
Releases allelopathic chemicals that suppress growth of nearby plants
Sunflower
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby smaller flowers
