Common Yarrow is a mounding herbaceous perennial with upright stems and fern like aromatic green foliage. Flat top clusters of small white flowers bloom from late spring into fall, and are highly attractive to pollinators. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Heat and drought tolerant.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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Eurasia
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Height:
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2' - 3'
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Spread:
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2' - 3'
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Spacing:
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2.5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Stems tend to flop if grown in rich, moist soils. Taller stems may need staking if grown in light shade. Can cut back in spring before bloom to reduce height, or after to encourage additional bloom. Stem rot, rust, and powdery mildew can be an occasional issue.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, Cutting Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Dwarf Fountain Grass
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Achillea millefolium
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
