Height:
25–40 cm
Ecological Functions:
- Aromatic pest deterrent (aphids, borers, scale)
- Anti-fungal companion plant (helps reduce apple scab, pear rust)
- Long-flowering insectary for bees & hoverflies
- Edible leaves & flowers
- Clumping habit helps stabilise small soil patches
Best Placement:
- At the base of apples and pears
- Under stone fruit where fungal pressure is common
- Along sunny path edges
- In rings around Feijoa or citrus as a pest deterrent
- Avoid deep shade
Pairs Best With:
- Apple
- Pear
- Plum
- Cherry
- Peach
- Nectarine
- Feijoa
- Citrus
- Pomegranate
Suitability:
Excellent for cool temperate climates; handles frost well and grows reliably year after year.