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Yarrow in the pathways?

 
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I just received 7 yarrow plants, each looking kinda rough.
I have north facing terraced front yard that I'm focusing on right now.
I plan on using them the way I use comfrey, for mulching.
I'm wondering if they would be good in the middle of my paths- can they take foot traffic?
 
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They will do very well on the edges of a path, even in completely lousy soil. Not on the centre of a path though.
 
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Yup. They grow about 18 - 24" tall, and are soft, and very fern-like. Only plant on the edges.
 
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Yeah they're not really built for being trodden on. Mine have come back year after year in a pretty neglected border but they always find their way upright rather than staying flat. Edges work well though, and if you're already doing chop-and-drop with comfrey they'd complement it nicely.
 
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