Back to Companion Planting Guide
Lavender Companion Planting
Lavandula angustifolia
Mint (Lamiaceae) -- warm season
1 beneficial companion
0 antagonistic relationships
Good Companions for Lavender
StrawberryFragaria x ananassa
BeneficialPollinator AttractionSupported
Lavender flowers attract a diverse community of pollinators (Apis mellifera, Bombus spp., Osmia spp.) that improve strawberry fruit set and berry quality through enhanced pollination.
Plant lavender as a permanent border near strawberry beds. Both prefer well-drained soil and full sun.
Sources
- Lavender as a pollinator resource in agricultural landscapes -- Journal of Pollination Ecology (2013)
- Pollinator-friendly plants for farm margins -- USDA NRCS Plant Materials Technical Note (2016)
Related Tools and Pages
Score Your Garden's Biodiversity
Evaluate ecological health across 6 scientific dimensions
Garden Design ServicesProfessional companion planting plans for your space
Our Pesticide-Free ApproachHow we manage pests through biodiversity and companion planting