Description
It is a rhizomatous, spreading, upright to mat-forming perennial that is considered by many to be an aggressive weed.
Sr | Item name |
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1 | Achillea millefolium, Yarrow - Plant |
2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow /?j, ro or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Plant Specifications
Common Name | Sneezewort |
Maximum Reachable Height | 2.00 to 3.00 feet |
Flower Colour | cream or pink |
Bloom Time | June to September |
Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Divide yarrow plants every 3 to 5 yea Lift the clumps of flowers in early spring or fall and remove any dead stems from the center of the clump. You can replant the divisions in well-prepared soil.
Achillea millefolium care
Plant in the spring in well-drained, average to poor soil. Yarrows thrive in hot, dry conditions; they will not tolerate wet soil. If you grow yarrows in rich soil, the plants may require stalking because the rich soil encourages growth.
Sunlight | Full sun |
Watering | medium |
Soil | well-drained soil |
Achillea millefolium special feature
Cottage gardens, wild gardens, meadows, prairies and naturalized areas. Good fresh cut or dried flower.
Achillea millefolium uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Culinary Use:
- This species is generally considered to be too weedy for borders
- Can be used as a flowering ground cover or lawn for sunny out-of-the-way areas (mow as needed with rotary mower on high setting)