Achillea sp. (Yarrow)

Achillea sp. (Yarrow) with white flowers and small yellow centers in a close up.
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) clusters of white flowers with tiny yellow centers above soft grey green foliage.

Botanical name: Achillea sp.

Common names: Yarrow, Thousand-leaf, Milfoil, Sneezewort, Soldier's Friend

Family: Asteraceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 3-9

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Common Yarrow is a drought tolerant species of which there are several different ornamental cultivars.

The herb is purported to be a diaphoretic, astringent, tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic. Yarrows are well suited to the wildflower garden. The soft, lacy foliage makes an interesting and beautiful groundcover. The flowerheads are used in arrangements, fresh and dried.


Image gallery: 7 images
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) pink and yellow flower clusters in a close up view.
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) pink flower clusters with small yellow centers and narrow green foliage.
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) white flower close up with small rounded petals and clustered circular heads.
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) with clustered white flower heads on thin stems against a blurred background.
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) white flower clusters close up against blurred green leaves and background
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) white flower clusters with small individual florets visible on the branched stem
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) pink flower clusters close up in a field with green foliage
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) pink flower clusters grow in groups upon a dense green plant base
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) pink flower close up, small clusters with yellow centers on green stalks.
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) pink flower clusters with yellow centers on a dense upright stem structure.
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) pink flower clusters in a close up of the plant stem
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) pink flower clusters with tiny florets on thin green stems and foliage.
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) red and yellow flower clusters growing on a leafy green plant
Achillea sp. (Yarrow) with clusters of red and yellow flowers atop feathery green foliage


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