Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
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Yarrow is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–3 ft and blooms in late spring and fall with white flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium
- Height
- 1–3 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Spring
- Bloom Color
- White
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Beneficial insect garden; dry garden; meadow; cut flowers; border
- Wildlife Value
- Painted Lady and other moths/butterflies
Yarrow grows best in full sun with dry, dry to medium, or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 1–3 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Painted Lady and other moths/butterflies. It is well suited to Beneficial insect garden, dry garden, meadow, cut flowers, border.
Good to know: Attracts ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps.