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Also Known As

  • Common Yarrow
  • Milfoil
  • Sneezewort
  • Soldier's Woundwort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-30"
  • W: 18"-30"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Achillea millefolium plant details

Achillea millefolium is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream, pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea millefolium

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, pink and white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial grows 1-3 ft tall and is a perfect choice for growing in a meadow garden. The ferny foliage will stay green all year with some summer water and the white umbels make good cut flowers. Cut back after blooming which takes place from March through June. Yarrow spreads by rhizomes, a characteristic of a good slope stabilizer. Also, Checkerspot butterflies are attracted to this plant. Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. This slope stabilizing clay lover can be found in a number of different environments throughout the state, making it a reliable food source for a number of hover fly and butterfly species. Used by many Native American peoples as a medicine for many different ailments; primarily to treat colds, influenzas, respiratory problems, inflammation, pain, and as a blood tonic and circulation regulator. Nectar used by butterflies. Found in meadows. Communitites located in Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest, Alpine Fell-fields, introduced plant which is becoming naturalized Between 0 and 13000 feet.

Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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