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If you like to grow aromatic plants , you may be wondering what flowers you should grow together with basil, for example, to improve their health and growth.
In fact, some flowering plants, when grown together with basil, can help improve the flavor of its leaves . These plants are also said to deter some basil pests and activate pollinating insects .
Below you can read and discover all the flowers that can grow with basil to grow healthy and strong.
It will open your eyes and add charm to your garden.
Read on to find out which flowers you should grow.
Flowers that grow near basil: here they are!
As mentioned above, besides basil , there are several flowers that make this particular herb perfect.
Growing these flowers near basil will make the plant stronger and healthier than ever.
Here are the flowers to grow:
- Borretsch
This plant is characterized by its blue or purple star-shaped flowers and repels basil caterpillars. Precisely because they are edible, these flowers are also ideal for decorating dishes.
- A miracle
On the other hand, this plant has orange or yellow flowers that can repel whiteflies or other insects that could inevitably attack basil. Calendula is also edible and can be used to garnish dishes.
- Chamomile
The white and yellow flowers of this famous and useful plant attract beneficial insects such as bees.
- Geraniums
On the other hand, it is a plant that can protect itself from pests from neighboring plants. The color of the flowers varies from pink to purple.
- Lavender
As you know, lavender can have a relaxing and calming effect on the body, so this plant is an excellent choice for growing in a Zen or meditation garden, along with basil of course. Its flowers are purple or blue and its fragrance has the ability to repel insects.
- Nasturtium
The flowers of this plant touch colors like orange, red, cream and even yellow. These flowers can repel mosquitoes while attracting beneficial insects such as bees that can pollinate the basil.
- Petunias
The color of the flowers of this plant ranges from white to purple, and their special feature is repelling insects that often harm basil.
- A miracle
This plant has orange flowers. In addition, it has the ability to repel insects such as whiteflies or aphids. At the same time, these flowers are edible and can decorate or flavor dishes.
