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Yarrow
Achillea millefolium

 

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Yarrow is a very hardy perennial that's native to Eurasia, but is widely naturalized in the United States.

Cut off old flowers to prolong the flowering period. Achillea may become a weed if not controlled.

 
  • Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
  • Principle Common Name: Yarrow
  • Common Name(s): Common Yarrow
  • Synonym:
  • Description: Yarrow is a very hardy perennial that's native to Eurasia, but is widely naturalized in the United States.
  • General Comments: Cut off old flowers to prolong the flowering period. Achillea may become a weed if not controlled.
  • Origin:
  • Nativity: Eurasia, Asia
  • Height Range: 6 - 48 IN
  • Spread Range: 12 - 24 IN
  • Flower Showy: Y
  • Warning:
  • Sunset Zones: 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10 : 11 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24
  • USDA Zones: 3a : 3b : 4a : 4b : 5a : 5b : 6a : 6b : 7a : 7b : 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b : 10a : 10b
  • Leaf Color: Green
  • Leaf Texture: Fern-like : Fine
  • Form: Shrub
  • Flower Color: Pink : Red : White : Yellow
  • Flower Time: Summer
  • Months:
  • Ease of Growing: Easy
  • Light Preferences: Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Light Shade
  • Soil Preferences: Any : Well-drained
  • Watering Preferences: Drought Tolerant : Medium : Sparse
  • Outstanding Features: Color : Flower


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