Companion plants for Butterfly Weed
27 partners scored across pest control, nitrogen, root depth, shade and spacing.
Best partners
African MarigoldGreat pair- African Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Butterfly Weed
- African Marigold draws Bees and Butterflies that improve pollination for both
- Butterfly Weed roots deep while African Marigold feeds near the surface — no competition
- Great pair
- French Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Butterfly Weed
- French Marigold draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
- Butterfly Weed roots deep while French Marigold feeds near the surface — no competition
- Great pair
- Gai Lan suppresses pests that trouble Butterfly Weed
- Gai Lan draws Bees and Butterflies that improve pollination for both
- Butterfly Weed roots deep while Gai Lan feeds near the surface — no competition
Also works well
Keep apart
Black Sage releases compounds that inhibit Butterfly Weed
Black Walnut releases compounds that inhibit Butterfly Weed
Fennel releases compounds that inhibit Butterfly Weed
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