Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
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Common Name: Common Yarrow  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Steve Mullany

  • Description

  • Notes

Common Yarrow is a hardy perennial with ferny, bright 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 sun and becomes drought tolerant once it's established. Following bloom, dead head spent flowers to keep it looking tidy. Once established, it can spread rapidly and overwhelm less vigorous and smaller perennials; this can be an asset if planned for accordingly.