Comanion flowers against Aphids
MP08821 - Ecosystems - Biodiversity
- Sowing periodAutumn
- Sowing periodSpring
- Life spanMulti-year
- HeightLow
- HeightMedium tall
- Flowering periodAutumn
- Flowering periodSpring
- Flowering periodSummer
Description
A mixture whose name says it all.
The specially selected flower species repel aphids while remaining a haven for beneficial insects.
Plant height: 30-50 cm
Flowering:
From summer onwards when sown in spring
From spring onwards in subsequent years
Composed of 10 annual and 5 perennial species.
Composition
| species | |
|---|---|
| American Winter-cress | Barbarea verna |
| Anise | Pimpinella anisum |
| Catnip | Nepeta cataria |
| Coriander | Coriandrum sativum |
| French Marigold | Tagetes patula |
| Nasturtium | Tropaeolum majus |
| Pot marigold | Calendula officinalis |
| Summer savory | Satureja hortensis |
| Sweet alyssum | Lobularia maritima |
