Achillea millefolium

Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
Common Name: Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Gray Hairstreak on Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

Aromatic, feathery fern-like leaves grow to 6 inches in height and spread by rhizomes. Flat-topped clusters of flowers rise to 2 feet. Good cut flower in a meadow planting or as a lawn substitute.

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Plant Family: Asteraceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Height by Width: 6in. H (flowers to 2' H) x 2-3' 2'w

Growth Habit: Upright with creeping rootstocks

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full sun to high shade

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Moderate to regular

Cold Hardy to: 10,500'

Flower Season: Spring/Summer

Flower Color: White - light pink

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Throughout California, except deserts

Natural Habitat: Adapted to many habitats

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References

• Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. California Native Plants for the Garden. Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.

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