Grow a lower-maintenance edible or flower garden with these top lavender companion plants.
Because lavender has low watering needs, its important to choose companion plants that also thrive in drier soil.
Rosemary
Rosemaryand lavender areexcellent companion plantsbecause they have very similar growing needs.
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Keeping these plants together makes sense because they can both grow in in-ground beds or containers.
Plus, these plants have similar growing needs.
Lavenders strong scent may even helpprotect your roses from some pests, such as deer.
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Both yarrow and lavender aretop pollinator plantsas well.
Yarrow is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
Thyme ismore cold hardy than rosemary, which makes it a perfect lavendercompanion plantin cooler climates.
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Sedum
Sedumis another plant with low watering needs, which makes it a fine partner for lavender.
If youre looking for a good companion plant for lavender, coneflowers may be the choice for you.
Sage
Sageis an aromatic herb that has the same growing needs as lavender.
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Oregano
Oreganois another herb that tolerates drier soil and is even more cold-hardy than lavender.
This low-maintenance plant grows exceptionally well when paired with lavender.
The soft green leaves of olive trees look stately when grown beside the silvery-green foliage of lavender plants.
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