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Our Expert Explains Why Lavender And Parsley Should Be Planted Together
By STEPHANIE BARTLETT
Growing lavender and parsley together in your garden is more than just an aesthetic choice — it's a strategic approach that leverages the natural benefits of companion planting.
Aphids are common pests that target parsley, causing it to become yellow, distorted, or stunted. They also produce a sticky substance called honeydew that can attract sooty mold.
Lavender's fragrant flowers attract pollinators like ladybugs, lacewings, and hoverflies. These beneficial insects are natural predators of aphids, offering protection to parsley.
Moreover, lavender's potent aroma can confuse pests that rely on smell to find their host plants, including aphids. This provides parsley an additional layer of defense.