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Yarrow, also known as Milfoil and botanically as Achillea millefolium, is an herbaceous perennial that loves sun, heat, and humidity while remaining cold-hardy and wonderfully easy to grow!
Also be known as Thousand-Leaf, Gordoloba, Thousand-Leaf Clover, Green Arrow, Nosebleed, Dog Daisy, Bloodwort, Cammack, and Old-Mans Pepper.
The name Achillea is thought to come from Greek mythology. The Greek leader Achilles was fabled to have gotten his immorality from the Yarrow-infused River Styx and had his wounds treated with this plant.
Yarrow plants are easy to grow and they provide flattened flower clusters atop fragrant fern-like foliage. Yarrow comes in a variety of colors including white, yellow, pink, and red.
You'll love running your hand along the finely cut, deep-green foliage, it is aromatic and has a spicy, medicinal, and warming scent. Trim the first flush of blooms to use inside in darling fresh or dried arrangements! Maintaining the form will encourage repeat blooms until frost!
Yarrow In The Landscape
Add this vigorous, yet compact grower in Butterfly Gardens. Not only will your local butterflies and pollinators adore these blooms, but pollen-eating bees and beneficial insects will also appreciate these versatile flowering powerhouses!
The bold hues "pop" in Cottage Gardens, too! A must-have for your cut flower garden, wildflower border, mixed perennial garden, and prairie planting, Yarrow always shows off with incredible color!
Let this adaptable and resilient perennial fill in around the base of taller perennials and flowering shrubs as an unforgettable groundcover and garden filler! A lacy fringe of Yarrow along the front of a garden bed as edging or along a sunny pathway will become your favorite place to stroll!
Hardy enough for that hell-strip along the road or sidewalk, in sun-drenched planters around the pool, or in that sunbaked garden around the mailbox, these little plants stand up to harsh conditions beautifully! The Achillea varieties are a great choice for mass planting and are drought-tolerant as well. Plant this brilliant sunspot in your Rock Gardens and Xeric plantings. Yarrow is a definite must-have for defensible space planting in any firewise landscape as well!
Caring For Yarrow
Yarrow handles hot humid conditions and is a hardy herbaceous perennial that needs full sun and fast-draining soil. New plants should be watered regularly and not allowed to dry out completely. Deep waterings are better than frequent surface waterings, encouraging the roots to delve deep into the ground for moisture, and making them more resilient in the long run.
- Yarrow should be planted in full sun
- Average to poor soil conditions and well-drained locations
- Top-dress with a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch
- Deadhead faded flowers to encourage rebloom
- Yarrow will spread quickly so it is a good idea to Divide the mounds every 3-4 years
- Prune last year's stems to clean up the crown in early spring
Yarrow has been used in the past for medicinal purposes. Available literature tells of Yarrow being used for severe colds, slowing blood flow from wounds, and treating fevers. This pretty herb looks beautiful in kitchen gardens and herb gardens in the sun!
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What are the growing requirements for Yarrow plants?
What are the growing requirements for Yarrow plants?
Yarrow thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil, even tolerating average to poor soil conditions. It's incredibly drought-tolerant once established and needs minimal watering. Deep watering encourages stronger root systems, and mulching with 3–4 inches of organic material helps maintain moisture and temperature.
How do I care for Yarrow to encourage more blooms?
How do I care for Yarrow to encourage more blooms?
Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming throughout the summer. In early spring, prune last year's stems to tidy up the plant. Divide clumps every 3–4 years to manage spread and keep plants healthy.
Does Yarrow attract pollinators?
Does Yarrow attract pollinators?
Yes! Yarrow is a favorite among butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Its flattened flower clusters are rich in nectar and pollen, making it an essential addition to pollinator gardens and wildflower meadows.
Where should I plant Yarrow in my landscape?
Where should I plant Yarrow in my landscape?
Yarrow is incredibly versatile and ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, xeriscapes, cottage gardens, and as a flowering groundcover or edging. It's also a great fit for hell strips, pollinator gardens, and firewise landscapes.
Is Yarrow a low-maintenance perennial?
Is Yarrow a low-maintenance perennial?
Absolutely. Yarrow is a hardy, heat- and humidity-tolerant herbaceous perennial that requires little care once established. It thrives in tough conditions and adds vibrant, long-lasting color to your garden with minimal effort.