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Lavender (Lavandulaspp.)
is a popular woody perennial plant commonly kept inflower gardensandvegetable gardens.
The best companion plants for lavender thrive in the same conditions.
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Sometimes those benefits are mutually beneficial, while other times the benefit is one-sided.
They both have strong scents that canhelp deter pests, making them great additions to any vegetable garden.
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If you allow it to flower, oregano will also grow deep purple flowers.
It will produce blooms continuously from spring to fall, even after your lavender plants have stopped flowering.
Roses
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Roses and lavender are a classic garden pairing for good reason.
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Roses tend to attract aphids, whilelavender attracts ladybugs, which feast on the unwanted pests.
They bloom around the same time as lavender, and their flowers look beautiful together inornamental flower beds.
Both red hot poker and lavender thrive in heat and sunlight.
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And like lavender, these sun-lovingannual flowersare loved by all kinds of pollinators.
Its clusters of deep red flowers supply butterflies, bees, andhummingbirds with nectarall summer long.
This silvery-blueornamental grasshas the same growing requirements as lavender and adds an attractive textured interruption in your garden.
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Whenplanted next to strawberries, the scent of lavender can help repel slugs, rabbits, and deer.
One way to boost your pepper harvest and invite pollinators to your garden is by planting lavender.
Jasmine
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The scents of jasmine and lavender complement each other beautifully.
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Black-Eyed Susan
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Black-eyed Susans are a quintessential late-summer garden flower.
They both love full sun and well-drained soil, and are great additions to anylow-maintenance garden.
Its showy, fragrant flowers contrast nicely with lavender’s spiky blooms.
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Plant alliums to fill in gaps around your lavender plants.
The best companion plants for lavender are sun-loving plants that don’t require a large amount of water.
For that reason, it’s best to avoidthirsty plantslike ferns, hostas, and hydrangeas.
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Shade-loving plantslike violets andimpatienswill also not thrive in the same areas as lavender.
Almost alllavenders grow well in pots, especially dwarf and smaller varieties.
However, lavender thrives best in its natural environment, and will grow bigger more quickly in the ground.
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Lavender and jasmine both have floral scents, and which one smells better depends on your personal preference.
Lavender has an herbaceous, earthy aroma, while jasmine smells rich and sweet.
Lavender has many benefits in the garden.
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