How to Grow White Beauty
Gypsophila vaccaria
Your complete guide to growing White Beauty.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant White Beauty
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 White Beauty
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Attract beneficial insects and create vertical interest without competition
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and other garden pests
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and provides ground cover
Attract beneficial insects and provide long-lasting color contrast
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most flowering plants
Allelopathic properties suppress growth of nearby plants
Compete aggressively for nutrients and water, may shade smaller flowers
