Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera, Solanaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Citronella GrassCymbopogon nardus

Pest DeterrentNurse Plant

Lambs QuartersChenopodium album

Pest Deterrent

Curly EndiveCichorium endivia Crispum

Pest Deterrent

Holy BasilOcimum tenuiflorum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

HennaLawsonia inermis

Pest DeterrentNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

American Scouring RushEquisetum hyemale var. affine

Scouring rush produces silica and other compounds that can inhibit ashwagandha root development

Fishhook Barrel CactusFerocactus wislizeni

Fishhook barrel cactus and ashwagandha have conflicting water needs and root competition

MiscanthusMiscanthus sinensis

Large ornamental grass shades and outcompetes ashwagandha for nutrients and water

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Edible Parts

Roots

Common Questions

What zones does Ashwagandha grow in?

Ashwagandha grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Ashwagandha?

Good companions for Ashwagandha include Citronella Grass, Lambs Quarters, Curly Endive, Holy Basil, Henna.

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