Description
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.
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