Achillea millefolium
Common Yarrow
Description
Common Yarrow is a hardy perennial with hairy, evergreen green foliage. It has a tight cluster of white flowers and typically blooms in the summer months. It attracts bees and butterflies. It prefers full to part sun and becomes drought tolerant once it's established. Following bloom, one should dead head the plant and divide the clumps when it appears crowded to keep it looking tidy.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.