Yarrow

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Achillea millefolium This native yarrow mix blooms white, offering months of color from late spring through fall. Natural adaptations of pink are also common. A tough, drought-tole rant perennial, yarrow thrives in poor soils, attracts a wide range of pollinators, and makes an excellent cut or dried flower. Its fern-like foliage stays attractive throughout the growing season, adding fine texture to borders and meadowscapes. Grown from organic locally adapted seed. Size at maturity: 18–30" tall, 12–24" wide Light: Full sun Water: Low to medium; prefers well-drained soil Bloom time: May–September Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial predatory insects; seeds eaten by small birds in fall Special features & uses: Excellent for fresh or dried arrangements; medicinal uses in traditional herbalism; deer- and rabbit-resistant; tolerates poor soil and drought Perfect for pollinator gardens, cottage borders, and low-maintenance landscapes. Deadhead to encourage repeat blooming or let flowers go to seed for naturalizing and wildlife food. Show more