How to Grow White Swan
Tagetes erecta
Your complete guide to growing White Swan.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant White Swan
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 Swan
✓ Good companions
Deters ants, aphids, and rodents with natural repellent oils
Attracts beneficial insects and provides complementary height structure
Deters pests like moths and beetles with strong fragrance
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repels harmful insects while attracting bees and butterflies
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps
Attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of sensitive plants
Produces allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Inhibits growth through allelopathy and competes aggressively for nutrients
