Height:
60–120 cm (tall umbellifer)
Ecological Functions:
- Insectary — attracts lacewings, hoverflies, parasitic wasps
- Helps reduce aphid load on nearby fruit trees
- Light, airy structure allows sunlight through
- Annual that self-seeds into a gentle background layer
- Culinary + medicinal uses
Best Placement:
- Under pears and plums (excellent predator attractant)
- In sunny gaps between perennials
- At guild edges rather than dense centres
- Avoid deep shade (flops)
Pairs Best With:
- Pear
- Plum
- Apple
- Apricot
- Peach
- Cherry
- Feijoa
- Pomegranate
Suitability:
Very good fit for cool temperate climates; thrives in your rainfall and slope conditions.