Yarrow 'White'
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Achillea millefolium
Common yarrow, scientifically known as Achillea millefolium, is a perennial plant that grows upright or spreads outwards through rhizomes. Many consider it assertive due to its ability to naturalize and spread quickly. The plant is originally from Europe and Asia but has been introduced to America, where it can be found along roadsides, fields, waste areas, and lawns.
Common yarrow produces feathery, fern-like, aromatic foliage that is medium green. The plant also produces tiny white flowers that appear in dense, flattened clusters throughout the summer on stems that rise 2-3 feet tall. The foliage has a strong, somewhat spicy aroma that persists when dried, making it a popular choice for drying arrangements. While species plants are not commonly sold in commerce, cultivars and hybrids of common yarrow have become popular flowering plants for ornamental gardens, with many having stronger stems, more upright habits, and more prominent flowers. These cultivars also extend the range of flower colors, including pinks, reds, creams, yellows, and bicolor pastels.
The genus Achillea is named after Achilles, the hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used the plant medicinally to stop bleeding and heal his soldiers' wounds.
Common yarrow plants grow best in lean, well-drained, sandy loams in full sun. They can also tolerate poor soils if drainage is good and hot, humid summers, and drought. If grown ornamentally, they are best suited in locations protected from strong winds. Consider cutting back plant stems in late spring before flowering to reduce overall plant height. After initial flowering, cutting plants back to lateral flower buds will tidy the planting and encourage additional bloom. Plants may also be cut back to basal foliage after bloom. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain the vitality of the planting. However, keep in mind that plants spread aggressively by rhizomes and self-seeding and can naturalize into substantial colonies if left unchecked.
Host plant for Painted Lady butterfly.
Height: 2’-3’
Spread 2’-3’
Bloom: June-September
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Dry, Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: United States, Europe, Asia
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
