Yarrow

Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium

Add a versatile, hard-working native to your landscape with Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), a hardy wildflower and traditional herb found throughout British Columbia. Its flat white flower heads and feathery foliage bring texture and pollinator value to any planting.

Yarrow is superbly adapted to the dry, well-drained soils of Interior BC and thrives on neglect. Its aromatic ferny leaves and long-blooming flowers make it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, herb collections, and drought-tolerant plantings.

Growing naturally in meadows, grasslands, and open ground, this tough, long-blooming wildflower feeds a wide range of pollinators and has a long history of traditional herbal use.

Features

Native to British Columbia and much of the world
Flat white flower heads over a long season
Aromatic, feathery foliage
Traditional medicinal and herbal uses
Exceptional drought tolerance
Attracts a wide range of pollinators
Ideal for pollinator, herb, and xeriscape plantings

Growing Information

Mature Height: 20 to 80 cm (8 to 31 in)

Spread: 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in)

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Requirements: Dry, well-drained soils

Moisture Requirements: Low

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 8

Ecological Benefits

Yarrow is a magnet for a wide diversity of pollinators, including native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, and its long bloom season provides steady nectar and pollen. Its spreading roots stabilize soil and its foliage supports beneficial insects. This species supports pollinator habitat, herb gardens, and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.

medicinal native plants

Yarrow 1 Gal| BC Native Pollinator Herb | Shackan Nursery

Yarrow Plug | BC Native Pollinator Herb | Shackan Nursery