About this guild
Asparagus, artichoke, and rhubarb live for years — plan bed placement carefully. Asparagus pairs with tomatoes for beetle control; artichoke needs space and deep soil.
NZ note
Long-lived beds suit food-forest zones 2–3 in permaculture layouts.
Plants in Perennial Guild
5 species — tap for individual companion guides and spacing.
Planting tips
- Never harvest asparagus spears in year one — establish crowns first.
- Rhubarb: toxic leaves — compost only; edible stalks only.
- Perennial beds benefit from comfrey and legume green manure nearby.
Use the compatibility matrix
Filter to Perennial Guild to see green (beneficial), red (incompatible), and grey (neutral) for every pair. Desktop: hover cells. Mobile: tap for details and sources.
- Filter — guild pre-selected in the matrix URL
- Compare — row × column shows each relationship
- Plan — share the URL or download the PDF guide