Achillea millefolium
(Common Yarrow)
(Common Yarrow)
Category: Herbaceous Plants
Photo Credits: Steven N. Rodie
Height: Groundcover, 12 – 36 inches
Spread: 36 inches
Location: Sides, Top of Berm
Native Status: NE
Comments & Cautions:
Straight species can spread aggressively by rhizomes; use cultivars and other species to lessen spreading
Recommended For:
Bioretention and Rain Gardens
This plant prefers that the level of moisture in your soil be: Medium or Dry
This plant prefers Sand or Loam soil.
This plant DOES have a salt tolerance.
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Plant Form
Spreading mounds of low mat-like foliage; flowers on stalks above foliage
Foliage
Bright green to slightly gray or dusty green; finely divided; fine texture; leaves to 12” long
Flowers
Flat heads up to 4” across; millefolium white; cultivar colors range from white to pink, rose, yellow, gold, red or orange; June -Sept.