Common Yarrow, Milfoil







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	Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium Common Name(s): Common Yarrow, Milfoil

Photographer:

Steve Mullany

Description:

Highlighting this perennial are spreading mats of fern-like rosettes, along with deeply divided leaves of a green or grey green color. In this form, the flowers are usually a white tone. Stems can reach 2-3ft above foliage. The yarrow propagate easily from rooted cuttings or division, which should be performed in the early spring or fall. Following bloom, one should dead head the plant and divide the clumps when it appears crowded.

Information by Beverly Leftwich

Notes:

The achillea combine particularly well with Penstemon. They may also be planted along with various Mediterranean-style perennials that require minimal amounts of water.


	Culture:

	Sun: Shade

	Water: Low

	Growth Rate: Fast

	Hydrozones: #1

	Soil Type: Sandy

	Soil Condition:

	Soil pH: Neutral

	Adverse Factors: N/A



	Design:

	Design Styles: English Cottage

	Accenting Features: Fragrance

	Seasonal Interest: Spring

	Location Uses: Entry

	Special Uses: Full

	Attracts Wildlife: Butterflies



	Anatomy:

	Flower Color: White

	Flower Season: Spring

	Leaf Color: Green

	Bark Color: N/A

	Fruit Color: N/A

	Fruit Season: N/A

	Fruit Type: N/A



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