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🌿 Kava

Piper methysticum
medicinal_herbs Shrub Piperaceae
Kava plant photo
☀️ Sun
Partial Shade
💧 Water
High
🗺️ Zones
10-12
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-6.5
🪴 Soil Type
Rich, moist
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
4-6 ft
📐 Height
6-12 ft
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (2)

🤝 Marigold
Universal garden companion
🤝 Nasturtium
Attracts beneficials and pollinators

⚠️ Keep Apart (2)

⚠️ Mint
Competes aggressively
⚠️ Walnut
Susceptible to juglone

📝 Growing Notes

Pacific Island ceremonial drink. Calming without mental fog.

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Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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