Achillea millefolium
Species
Also called common yarrow, yarrow, milfoil
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“perennial herb” — Achillea Millefolium L. | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | BotanikksSubmitSearchSearchClose modal window
“8–10 weeks” — How to Grow Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Planting, Care, Wild & Native Varieties | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“can grow in a wide range of temperatures, from as low as 5°C” — Achillea Millefolium L. | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | BotanikksSubmitSearchSearchClose modal window
“They prefer full sun in well-drained soils” — Achillea (Bloodwart, Carpenter's Weed, Common Yarrow, Devil's Nettle, Fern-Leaf Yarrow, Milfoil, Nose Bleed, Ol
“prefers well-draining soil and does not require much water once established” — Achillea Millefolium L. | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | BotanikksSubmitSearchSearchClose modal window
“Yarrow can grow in soil pH ranging from 6.0 to 8.0” — Achillea Millefolium L. | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | BotanikksSubmitSearchSearchClose modal window
“USDA Zones 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b” — How to Grow Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Planting, Care, Wild & Native Varieties | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“1 to 2 feet” — How to Grow Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Planting, Care, Wild & Native Varieties | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“1–3 feet” — How to Grow Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Planting, Care, Wild & Native Varieties | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Propagate by division.” — Achillea (Bloodwart, Carpenter's Weed, Common Yarrow, Devil's Nettle, Fern-Leaf Yarrow, Milfoil, Nose Bleed, Ol
“when they are fully open but still vibrant” — How to Grow Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Planting, Care, Wild & Native Varieties | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Its leaves, stems, and flowers can be used to make teas, tinctures, and salves” — Achillea Millefolium L. | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | BotanikksSubmitSearchSearchClose modal window
“Rust, stem rot and powdery mildew may affect the plants' health.” — Achillea (Bloodwart, Carpenter's Weed, Common Yarrow, Devil's Nettle, Fern-Leaf Yarrow, Milfoil, Nose Bleed, Ol
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10 cultivars
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Achillea millefolium
- Fact sheet: 4 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian