The Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) features small white flowers arranged in large, compact, flat-topped clusters at the top of its stems. Each flower head contains 20 to 25 white ray flowers and sometimes pink. This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3 to 9 and is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
It blooms from summer through fall, emitting a sweet fragrance from its flowers, foliage, and seeds. The flowers are rich in nectar and pollen. They are an excellent choice for long-lasting cut arrangements.
Common Yarrow attracts beneficial wildlife, including birds, beetles, bees, and butterflies. Additionally, it serves as a host plant for Blackberry Looper and Lentiginos moth caterpillars.
Common Yarrow prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade. It typically reaches a mature height and spread of 2 to 3 feet. The plant can grow in sandy, loamy, or clay soils as long as they are well-drained and drought-tolerant
Recommended companion plants include basil, oregano, thyme, purple coneflower, and butterfly milkweed.
The Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) features small white flowers arranged in large, compact, flat-topped clusters at the top of its stems. Each flower head contains 20 to 25 white ray flowers and sometimes pink. This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3 to 9 and is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
It blooms from summer through fall, emitting a sweet fragrance from its flowers, foliage, and seeds. The flowers are rich in nectar and pollen. They are an excellent choice for long-lasting cut arrangements.
Common Yarrow attracts beneficial wildlife, including birds, beetles, bees, and butterflies. Additionally, it serves as a host plant for Blackberry Looper and Lentiginos moth caterpillars.
Common Yarrow prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade. It typically reaches a mature height and spread of 2 to 3 feet. The plant can grow in sandy, loamy, or clay soils as long as they are well-drained and drought-tolerant
Recommended companion plants include basil, oregano, thyme, purple coneflower, and butterfly milkweed.
