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herbaceous layer
yarrow
achillea millefolium
flat flower landing-pads for hoverflies and parasitic wasps — your pest control air force. tough enough for path edges and meadow mixes.
functions
insectarydynamic accumulatormedicinalground cover
light
full sun
moisture
dry
soil
lean and free-draining
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grower's notes
memberspropagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for yarrow — the members' view.
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relationships — grows well with
see yarrow on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around yarrow
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
- herbaceous
- yarrow — the anchor
- canopy
- apple
works inside: guild ring around a fruit tree · insectary strip · rain garden · banker plants · orchard meadow