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Achillea spp.
Yarrow
Yarrow is a flowering perennial with fragrant, fine-textured leaves. Tiny flowers are clustered together in flat displays, layered on top of...
Description:
Yarrow is a flowering perennial with fragrant, fine-textured leaves. Tiny flowers are clustered together in flat displays, layered on top of stems. Depending on the variety, flowers bloom in many colors, June-September. Yarrow is easily grown in average, well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. This plant can spread through rhizomes and self-seeding, and should be divided as needed. Best used in wildflower gardens, meadows, and naturalized areas.
Plant Details
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New York Native: No
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Hardiness Zone 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant:
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant:
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Drought Tolerance High
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 3 ft
Growth Rate: Medium-fast