When looking for companion plants for my vegetable growing spaces or for my fruit tree guilds, I always look first to plants that have stacked functions. Multipurpose plants can bring more than one benefit to a growing space. Common permaculture plants favored for their multiple benefits include Sunchokes (aka Jerusalem Artichokes), Comfrey, and Elderberry. Another incredible companion, which I turn to often, is Yarrow. Common Yarrow is prevalent throughout the six-acres of my farm. I've allowed wild clusters to accumulate in my food forests, have split and planted them in my guilds, and have started bringing in various colors for visual diversity. But it's not just the aesthetics that are pleasing--yarrow is loaded with function for any growing space:
This incredible plant is native to much of the United States which means it's likely already hardy and well-adapted to your microclimate, serves the local ecosystem, and will not displace nor eradicate local plantings. Comments are closed.
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