Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow is an ancient medicinal herb turned modern garden star — flat-topped flower clusters in every warm color imaginable, held above ferny, aromatic foliage. 'Moonshine' (bright yellow) and 'Paprika' (red-to-gold) are exceptional cultivars. It thrives in terrible soil and scorching heat where other perennials wilt. Butterflies love it. Dried flowers last forever.

Hardiness Zones

3-9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Low

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

2-3 ft H × 2-3 ft W

Growth Rate

Fast

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom Color

Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Peach, Bi-color

Care Guide

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Lean, poor soil is actually better — rich soil makes it floppy. Deadhead for repeat bloom. Divide every 2-3 years (it spreads). Cut back to basal foliage in fall. No fertilizer. Excellent cut and dried flower.