I’ve learned that gardening is so much more than just planting seeds. For me, it’s about understanding the mutual benefits between different plants. I use companion planting a lot—it really helps keep my garden healthy and productive.
Selecting the best Yarrow companion plants is key to a productive garden. Knowing what to plant next to Yarrow and what to plant between Yarrow can protect your crops from pests and diseases. Consider plants that protect Yarrow to maintain a healthy and thriving garden.
What is Companion Planting?
Best Companion Plants For Yarrow
I’d love to show you the ropes of companion planting. With a few tips and some insider knowledge, you’ll see just how much it can enhance your gardening game. Let’s start this exciting journey to a healthier garden together!
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Chamomile
I’ve found that yarrow is a great companion for chamomile because it attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help keep pests away from my chamomile plants. I’ve also noticed that yarrow’s strong scent helps mask the scent of chamomile, making it harder for pests to find and attack my chamomile plants. I’ve also found that planting yarrow near my chamomile helps improve the overall health and vigor of my chamomile plants, leading to better growth and higher yields.
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Dill
Over the years, I have found that planting yarrow with dill has been really good for my garden. I have noticed that yarrow attracts beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pests that can harm dill. Additionally, yarrow’s strong scent seems to deter certain pests that would otherwise bother dill. Lastly, yarrow’s deep roots help improve the soil structure, providing dill with better access to nutrients and water. -
Tansy
I first learned about using Tansy as a companion plant for Yarrow from an old farmer. I have found that Tansy helps to repel pests that can harm Yarrow, such as aphids and beetles. Additionally, Tansy’s strong scent seems to deter rabbits and deer from nibbling on my Yarrow plants. Overall, I have seen great success in pairing Yarrow with Tansy in my garden.
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Catnip
Over time I figured out through trial and error that planting yarrow alongside catnip has been a game-changer for my garden. Yarrow acts as a natural pest repellent, keeping harmful insects away from my catnip. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots help improve the soil quality, providing essential nutrients for the growth of catnip. I highly recommend this combination for anyone looking to create a thriving and pest-free garden.
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Nasturtium
This is a pretty common pairing! I’ve found that planting yarrow near nasturtiums has been a great way to support the growth of both plants. I’ve noticed that yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pests that could harm the nasturtiums. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots help improve soil structure, providing a healthier environment for the nasturtiums to thrive.
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Chives
This one comes from the book “Carrots love Tomatoes.” I have found that planting Yarrow alongside Chives has been a great companion for my garden. Yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pests that can harm Chives. Additionally, Yarrow’s deep roots help improve soil structure, benefiting the growth of Chives.
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Garlic
This was a tip from a reader, but I have personally found that planting yarrow with my garlic has been a great pairing. Yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pests that can damage garlic. Additionally, yarrow’s strong scent can help mask the smell of garlic, deterring pests like aphids and onion flies. Lastly, yarrow’s deep roots help improve soil structure, providing a healthier environment for garlic to grow.
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Mint
I’ve found that planting yarrow close to mint has been beneficial for both plants. Yarrow acts as a natural pest repellent, keeping harmful insects away from my mint plants. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots help improve the soil quality, providing essential nutrients for the mint to thrive. Overall, I’ve noticed that my mint plants grow healthier and stronger when accompanied by yarrow. -
Thyme
Another tip is to plant yarrow with thyme in your garden. I have found that yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which in turn help control pests that can harm thyme. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots help to improve the soil structure, providing thyme with better access to nutrients and water. In my experience, planting yarrow with thyme has resulted in healthier and more productive thyme plants.
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Marigold
I’ve found that planting yarrow alongside marigold has been incredibly beneficial for both plants. Yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pests that can damage marigold. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots help improve soil structure, providing marigold with better access to nutrients and water. Overall, I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in the health and vigor of both plants when they are grown together.
What Not To Plant With Yarrow
Just like there are plants that play well together, there are others that don’t get along. Here are some plants that you’re going to want to avoid putting in close proximity to each other. Most of these aren’t the end of the world if it happens, we only have so much garden space after all, but where it makes sense, keep these in mind.
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Mint
Some have mixed reviews on this one and have found that planting Yarrow next to Mint negatively impacts the Mint’s growth and flavor. The Yarrow tends to spread aggressively and can overpower the Mint, causing it to struggle for space and nutrients.
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Basil
This one came from my neighbor, and I’ve noticed that the Yarrow negatively impacts Basil. It seems like the Yarrow’s strong root system competes for nutrients with the Basil, causing it to grow weaker and produce fewer leaves.
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Sage
This also came from Carrots Love Tomatoes. Yarrow negatively impacts Sage because it competes for nutrients and space, hindering Sage’s growth and development.
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Lavender
Another one I’ve heard around is that Yarrow negatively impacts Lavender by competing for nutrients and sunlight, which can hinder Lavender’s growth and overall health.
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Rosemary
I’ve heard mixed things on this but Yarrow can negatively impact Rosemary by competing for nutrients and sunlight, potentially stunting its growth.
What Should You Plant Near Yarrow
In addition to the list below, there are some common plants you likely already have in your garden that I thought you might want to know. These veggies make up much of my garden, so here is what you need to know about companion planting them with Yarrow.
Lettuce and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yes, yarrow is a good companion plant for lettuce in a vegetable garden. Yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pests that can damage lettuce. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots help improve soil structure and nutrient availability for lettuce.
Carrots and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yarrow is a good companion plant for carrots in a vegetable garden. It attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and hoverflies, which help control pests that can damage carrots. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots can help improve soil structure and nutrient availability for carrots.
Beans and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yarrow is a good companion plant for beans in a vegetable garden. It attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and hoverflies, which help control pests that can damage bean plants. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots can help improve soil structure and nutrient availability for beans.
Tomatoes and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yes, Yarrow is a good companion plant for tomatoes. It attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that help control pests, and its deep roots help improve soil structure and nutrient uptake. Additionally, Yarrow’s tall growth can provide shade and reduce weed competition for tomato plants.
Cucumbers and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yes, yarrow is a good companion plant for cucumbers in a vegetable garden. Yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and predatory wasps, which help control pests that can harm cucumber plants. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots can help improve soil structure and nutrient availability for cucumbers.
Zucchini and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yes, yarrow is a good companion plant for zucchini in a vegetable garden. Yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pests that can damage zucchini plants. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots can help improve soil structure and nutrient availability for zucchini.
Peppers and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yes, yarrow is a good companion plant for peppers in a vegetable garden. Yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pests that can damage pepper plants. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots can help improve soil structure and nutrient availability for peppers.
Peas and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yarrow is a good companion plant for peas in a vegetable garden. It attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and hoverflies, which help control pests that can harm peas. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots can help improve soil structure and nutrient availability for the peas.
Radishes and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yes, yarrow is a good companion plant for radishes in a vegetable garden. Yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pests that can damage radishes. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots can help improve soil structure and nutrient availability for radishes.
Squash and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yes, yarrow is a good companion plant for summer squash in a vegetable garden. Yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pests that can damage squash plants. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots can help improve soil structure and nutrient availability for the squash.
Onions and Yarrow Companion Planting
Yes, yarrow is a good companion plant for onions in a vegetable garden. Yarrow attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and hoverflies, which help control pests that can damage onions. Additionally, yarrow’s deep roots help improve soil structure and nutrient availability for onions.
Tips For Companion Planting With Yarrow
- Incorporating flowering plants among your Yarrow can provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season to keep pollinators in your garden longer.
- Plant a few Yarrow each week of your planting season so you have some ready to harvest each week instead of all at once. This will make it so you can eat what is ready without going to waste or having too many at once.
- Plan your garden so that different plants bloom consecutively alongside Yarrow, providing continuous attraction for beneficial insects and maintaining a balanced ecosystem throughout the growing season.
- When companion planting Yarrow, pair tall plants that provide shade with lower-growing, shade-tolerant plants to make the most efficient use of space and light.
- Plant legumes such as peas and beans near plants that require a lot of nitrogen. Legumes fix nitrogen in the soil, enriching it for plants that are heavy feeders.
Your Turn!
- What have you learned about companion planting for Yarrow?
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