Yarrow
Achillea spp.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) by Petar Milošević (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
6a-9a
USDA zone
-23°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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2m | Max | 1m |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Yarrow Overview
Achillea is a genus that contains approximately 85 deciduous flowering perennial plants and some semi-evergreen species, often known by the name Yarrow. Featuring fern-like foliage and large flowers throughout summer and autumn. This hardy genus contains low-growing, mat-forming species and some tall species which may need staking. Most suitable for borders and rock gardens. Leaves are hairy and aromatic, coloured grey-green and the flowers resemble daisies (3-15mm) arranged in clusters on flattened heads (7-12cm).
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Division
Special features of Yarrow
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Attracts butterflies
Attracts bees
Looking good in July - Top 10
Traditionally flowering in July, these flowers will be at their best this month.
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