Plant Description
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow is a great native plant that’s very easy to grow. If you have sun, yarrow will thrive! It is also much loved by many native pollinators and other beneficial insects.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | 1-4 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| Drought Tolerance | High after establishment |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | Pollinators, hummingbirds, beneficial insects |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 3-9 |
| Bloom Time | April-August |
| Bloom Color | Native yarrow is white, cultivars or “nativars” can be pink, red or yellow (native is best!) |
| Habitat Type | Prairies, open areas, sunny gardens, woodland edges |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Asterids |
| Family | Asterales |
| Genus | Achillea |
| Species | A. millefolium |
