Common Yarrow
Flowers
Beginner
Perennial

Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

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About Plant: Common Yarrow

Tough perennial with flat flower clusters that attract predatory insects and pollinators.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterLow
SoilLean, well-drained (5.5–7.5)
Spacing18–24 inches
Height18–36 inches
Time to Harvest90-120
Planting DepthSurface sow
Germination Time14–21 days

Expert Growing Tips

Do not overfertilize; rich soil makes plants floppy. Divide spreading clumps every few years.