Achillea millefolium

$1.65 – $15.25

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Yarrow

This Semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial grows 1-3 ft tall and is a perfect choice for growing in a meadow garden.

The ferny foliage will stay green all year with some summer water and the white umbels make good cut flowers.  Cut back after blooming which takes place from March through June.

Yarrow spreads by rhizomes, a characteristic of a good slope stabilizer.  Also, Checkerspot butterflies are attracted to this plant.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

Container

1-Gal-O, D-16-O, D-40-O, SC, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, D-40, D-40S, D-40S-o, TB2-o
Ecological Value

This slope stabilizing clay lover can be found in a number of different environments throughout the state, making it a reliable food source for a number of hover fly and butterfly species.
Historical Uses

Used by many Native American peoples as a medicine; primarily to treat colds, influenzas, respiratory problems, inflammation, pain, and as a blood tonic and circulation regulator.
Elevation

Between 0 and 11,300 feet
Communities
Habitat

Meadows

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