Achillea millefolium – Yarrow

A winter-green aromatic herb with pinnate feathery leaves and white flowers arranged in a many flowered flat umbel like head. Occasional pink flowered individuals occur in most wild populations we have collected.

Type	Seeds per gram	Origin	Ordering
Grassland Perennial	6000	Shropshire, Lincolnshire	Order this species

 

Habitat information

Yarrow occurs widely in a range of grassy and open habitats and on a wide range of soils. In grassland it is found from closely mown turf to rough unmanaged road verges. It will also tolerate light shade such as occurs in orchards and along hedgrows.

Growing tips

Yarrow germinates freely and can be sown at any time of year when conditions are suitable for growth. Can be quite competitive, producing luxuriant growth on deep fertile soil.

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