Achillea millefoliumCommon names include Common Yarrow, Western Yarrow, White Yarrow, Thousandleaf, Soldier's Woundwort, Bloodwort, Devil's Nettle, Sanguinary, Old Man's Pepper, and Milfoil. A lovely evergreen perennial plant that spreads by rhizomes to forms mats of soft, feathery, fern-like foliage. The foliage grows to 12-18" tall. In Summer, tiny, long-lasting, white flowers appear in dense, flattened clusters on tall, sturdy stems up to 3' tall. This species includes botanical varieties that are North American natives. However, it also includes botanical varieties that have hybridized with yarrow plants brought over from Europe and Asia during colonial times and have long since naturalized in North America. This has created a complex, widespread species often still considered native across much of North America due to its widespread presence and contribution to North American ecosystems. Its flowers are loved by native pollinators. Many butterflies are attracted to Yarrow nectar while numerous species of moths and beetles use the plant as a larval host. Has many medicinal, first-aid, and skincare uses due to its many beneficial properties including antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic to name a few. Used as a tea to reduce fever and aid in stomach disorders. It can also be used topically as a poultice or slave for cuts, burns, and rashes, or used in a bath to relieve muscle pain and tension. Best grown in lean, dry to medium, well-drained sandy loams. Plants do well in average garden soils and tolerate poor soils as long as drainage is good. Plants also tolerate hot, humid summers and drought. Yarrow's flowers stems often are floppy when planted in soils that are too moist and rich, especially in hot climates. Plants may be cut back to basal foliage after bloom. Plants spread aggressively by rhizomes and self-seeding, if left unchecked. Don't be afraid to divide and remove clumps as needed. Deer and rabbit resistant. BONAP MAP Height: 2’-3’Spread 2’-3’Bloom: April-SeptemberLight: Full Sun-Dappled ShadeWater: Low-MediumZone: 3-9Origin: Texas, most of the U.S., Europe, Asia
