Achillea millefolium - White Yarrow. This is a showy mat-forming perennial. It grows long stems with lance-shaped mid-green leaves that emit a pleasant aroma. During early to late summer the stems will have a multitude of flat elegant, dainty flower clusters, each containing approximately 25 wihite flowers. The plant is long lasting, and easy to grow with low maintenance, but absolutely requires soil with good drainage. It self-sows quickly and will become invasive. By cutting the flowers back after the first bloom, you will be blessed with a second bloom and a healthy compact plant. Please remember to avoid rich moist soil that will cause the beautiful plant to become floppy, drop over, and possibly die if not rescued in time.
* Fun fact: I read the plant was named after the Greek Warrior Achilles, he used the plant to stop the bleeding and heal the wounds of his Soldiers during the Trojan War.
*tip... cutting plants back to basal leaves, and cleaning up spent flowers, could possibly promote blooming in the fall. Also, deadhead to lateral buds to lengthen the blooming period.
30+ fresh seed per pack
Planting Zone: 3 – 9
Full Sun
Height: 2 feet - 3 feet
Width: 1 foot - 2 feet
Drought Tolerant
Resistant to Deer and Rabbit
Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Bees
Member of sunflower and aster family
Good for cut and dried flowers
Aromatic
Tolerates dry soil, drought, and light shade
Disease resistant
Medicinal: used during the Trojan era to stop bleeding and heal wounds.
Currently used as herbal remedy to reduce inflammation and stop bleeding.
** Please do your own research and/or consult with a physician first before consuming any plant or flower.
