🌿 Papalo

Porophyllum ruderale

herbs Annual Asteraceae

☀️ Sun

Full Sun

💧 Water

Low

🗺️ Zones

8-11

🧪 Soil pH

6.0-7.5

🪴 Soil Type

Well-draining

🚿 Drainage

Well-drained

📏 Spacing

12-18 in

📐 Height

24-48 in

Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (2)

🤝 Bean

Aromatic companion for bean rows

🤝 Tomato

Mexican herb companion; both love heat and sun

⚠️ Keep Apart (1)

⚠️ Fennel

Allelopathic effects stunt growth

📝 Growing Notes

Mexican herb with intense cilantro-mint-rocket flavor. Thrives in heat where cilantro bolts. Used in cemitas and guacamole.

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

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

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