How to Grow Tower Chamois
Callistephus chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Tower Chamois.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Tower Chamois
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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 Tower Chamois
✓ Good companions
Companion flower that attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects
Attracts beneficial pollinators and repels pests with aromatic oils
Natural pest deterrent, repels nematodes and aphids
Acts as trap crop for aphids and adds beneficial ground cover
Aromatic herb that deters pests and thrives in similar well-drained soil
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides low ground cover
Shares similar growing conditions and attracts beneficial insects
Improves soil health and attracts beneficial insects for pest control
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowering plants
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby flowering plants
Aggressive spreader that competes for resources and can overwhelm other plants
