How to Grow Winged Everlasting
Ammobium alatum
Your complete guide to growing Winged Everlasting.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Winged Everlasting
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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 Winged Everlasting
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while requiring similar low-water conditions
Shares similar soil preferences and creates beneficial habitat for pollinators
Attracts beneficial pollinators and repels pests with similar water requirements
Natural pest deterrent that repels nematodes and aphids
Drought-tolerant herb that deters harmful insects while attracting beneficial ones
Similar growing conditions and attracts pollinators while repelling garden pests
Compatible drought-tolerant succulent that attracts beneficial insects
Improves soil health and attracts predatory insects that control pests
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many plants including everlastings
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby plants through chemical compounds
Aggressive spreader that competes for nutrients and can overwhelm slower-growing plants
