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Plant Details

photo of Achillea spp.

Achillea spp.

Yarrow

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Yarrow is a flowering perennial with fragrant, fine-textured leaves. Tiny flowers are clustered together in flat displays, layered on top of...

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Description:

Yarrow is a flowering perennial with fragrant, fine-textured leaves. Tiny flowers are clustered together in flat displays, layered on top of stems. Depending on the variety, flowers bloom in many colors, June-September. Yarrow is easily grown in average, well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. This plant can spread through rhizomes and self-seeding, and should be divided as needed. Best used in wildflower gardens, meadows, and naturalized areas.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flower, Perennial

New York Native: No

Deer Resistance: Some

Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies

Salt Tolerance: Medium

Hardiness Zone 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Soil Characteristics

Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy

Soil Moisture: Well-drained

Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral

Light Needs of Plant:

Optimal Light: Full Sun

Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water Needs of Plant:

Soil Moisture: Well-drained

Drought Tolerance High

Size and Growth Rate

Height: 1 - 3 ft

Spread: 1 - 3 ft

Growth Rate: Medium-fast

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