Top 8 Companion Plants For Lavender

Lavender is a must-have in any garden. This evergreen perennial thrives in sunny spots, and its benefits are well-known. But what plants should you grow alongside it? Luckily, there are numerous low-maintenance companion plants for lavender that offer more than just a visual feast of blossoms! Explore the following eight companion plants for lavender.

Roses

Roses and lavender make a stunning combination. Lavender complements shrub and floribunda roses beautifully. Roses prosper in USDA Zones 2-11 and prefer loamy, well-drained soil. Although they need watering twice a week, roses require more space than lavender.

Yarrow

Yarrow pairs nicely with lavender. This hardy plant flourishes in poor soil, while nutrient-rich soils can cause it to grow aggressively, giving it a weed-like quality. Sandy, well-draining soil helps control yarrow's growth. Both yarrow and lavender need full sun, making them perfect partners. The combination of late summer yellow yarrow flowers and lavender's soft purple creates a lovely garden palette.

Echinacea

Echinacea and lavender create a beautiful partnership beyond their appearance. Both thrive in USDA Zones 3-9. Coneflowers, also known as echinaceas, require as much sunlight as lavender and even less water. They're more drought-resistant than lavender, so your watering routine will remain consistent. Echinacea blooms in purple, just like lavender, in well-drained soil, creating a delightful purple and lilac display during summer.

Sedum

Upright sedum complements lavender with its red, white, and pink colors. This border plant requires full sunlight and well-drained, sandy, rocky soil. Like lavender, sedum is low-maintenance and grows in USDA Zones 3-10. It needs weekly watering to maintain soil moisture and can tolerate some shade. Sedum is perfect for shadier spots near lavender, as its flowers bloom in summer and fall, keeping your landscape vibrant even after lavender season.

Daisies

African daisies offer a unique touch with their striking, sometimes bi-colored, hand-dyed appearance. They grow well in USDA zones 9-11 and require minimal care, making them ideal companions for lavender. African daisies need full sunlight, well-draining soil, and weekly watering. These charming flowers bloom in spring, summer, and fall, adding brightness to your garden even when lavender isn't in season.

Alliums

Alliums and lavender make an excellent landscaping duo. Tall allium bulbs contrast nicely with lavender's shorter blossoms. Both drought-tolerant plants thrive in Zones 4-8. Planting alliums and lavender together in pots or borders creates captivating height variations. Both plants require full sun, minimal water, and sandy soil, so they can share the same beds or containers.

Gaillardia

Gaillardia, or blanket flower, is another daisy-like bloom that pairs well with lavender. Their vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows add life to the softer hues of lavender, resulting in a colorful garden. Gaillardias prefer direct sunlight and well-draining soil. Integrate them into your lavender beds for stunning summer and fall blooms.

Zinnia

Zinnias are resilient annuals that come in a variety of colors. Pink, white, red, or lavender purple zinnias will beautifully complement your lavender plants. They also grow well alongside lavender, as zinnias love full sun and dry soil, making them a fantastic partner for lavender.

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