Achillea millefolium

common yarrow

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

to 3 ft tall by to 1 ft wide

Life Span:

short-lived perennial

Flower Color:

white

Fruit Color:

brown

Phenology:

evergreen

Noted For:

Showy Flowers, Interesting Foliage

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Informal plantings, especially butterfly gardens. Useful for erosion control.

Considerations:

In Florida, basal leaves are typically visible during the winter.

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Usually moist, occasional inundation ---- to ---- Short very dry periods

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Clay, Loam

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,10B

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Butterflies, Caterpillars, Birds

Attracts butterflies, bees, and other insect pollinators. Attracts bees and butterflies. Larval host for Painted Lady butterfly ( Vanessa cardui ).

Several cavity-nesting birds use yarrow to line their nests. Adding yarrow to nests may inhibit the growth of parasites. Some small birds eat the seeds.

Native Habitats:

Ruderal.