Yarrow
Achillea borealis
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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.