ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM / COMMON YARROW

ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM / COMMON YARROW

A Hardy, Low-Maintenance Perennial with Vibrant Blooms

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Common Yarrow, is a versatile perennial plant that thrives in a variety of garden settings. Known for its fern-like foliage and clusters of small, colorful flowers, it is a great choice for adding texture and color to borders, meadows, and wildflower gardens. Yarrow is also celebrated for its medicinal properties, making it a practical addition to herb gardens.

Why Choose Common Yarrow?

• Easy to Grow: Yarrow is a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plant that thrives in poor soil conditions and full sun.
• Attracts Pollinators: The flowers attract a wide range of beneficial insects, including butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
• Medicinal Uses: Historically used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
• Long-Blooming: Offers a long flowering period, typically from late spring to early fall, adding extended beauty to the garden.

Key Features:

• Flower Color: Flowers range from white to pink, red, or yellow, depending on the variety.
• Foliage: The fern-like, gray-green foliage adds texture and a fine contrast to other plants.
• Height and Spread: Common Yarrow typically grows 1–3 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to light shade.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in well-drained soils, tolerant of poor soil conditions, and drought-tolerant once established.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 1–3 feet tall, 1–2 feet wide.
• Flowering Time: Late spring to early fall.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9.
• Soil: Tolerates poor, well-drained soil, and can thrive in dry conditions once established.

Ideal Uses:

• Flower Borders: Yarrow’s colorful blooms and fine foliage make it perfect for creating borders or filling in gaps in garden beds.
• Wildflower Meadows: Ideal for native plant gardens or wildflower meadows, offering vibrant color and pollinator support.
• Medicinal and Herbal Gardens: Common Yarrow has a long history of medicinal use, particularly for treating wounds, colds, and inflammation.
• Groundcover: Due to its spreading nature, it’s excellent for groundcover in areas where a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plant is needed.

Common Yarrow is a valuable addition to any garden. With its beautiful blooms, resilience, and ease of care, it can serve as a focal point or a background plant, supporting both aesthetics and ecological health.

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