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Achillea millefolium (Common yarrow)
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea millefolium
Other names
Common yarrow, Thousand weed, Soldier's woundwort, Old man's pepper, Sanguinary, Savory tea, Milfoil, Nosebleed, Devil's nettle, Lace plant
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Species
A. millefolium - A. millefolium is an erect herbaceous perennial with feathery leaves and white, flat-topped, clustered flower heads.
Achillea millefolium is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Flower
Cream, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea millefolium (Common yarrow) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Prairie planting, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Achillea millefolium
Other names
Common yarrow, Thousand weed, Soldier's woundwort, Old man's pepper, Sanguinary, Savory tea, Milfoil, Nosebleed, Devil's nettle, Lace plant
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Species
A. millefolium - A. millefolium is an erect herbaceous perennial with feathery leaves and white, flat-topped, clustered flower heads.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Compact, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea millefolium (Common yarrow) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Prairie planting, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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