How to Grow Summer Breeze Mix
Helianthus annuus
Your complete guide to growing Summer Breeze Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Summer Breeze Mix
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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 Summer Breeze Mix
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial pollinators
Attract beneficial insects and pollinators, improve soil with deep root system
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting bees and butterflies
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, also repel squash bugs
Provide vertical structure and attract beneficial birds that eat pest insects
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Attract butterflies, bees, and beneficial predatory insects while providing color continuity
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many flowering plants and inhibits growth
Strong scent repels beneficial pollinators and may inhibit growth of neighboring flowers
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination and growth of nearby plants
