Achillea millefolium VT - Yarrow

🌿 Features

Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Common name: Yarrow
Scientific name: Achillea millefolium VT
Flower color: Umbel-shaped flowers in vibrant and varied hues
Mature height: 40 to 55 cm
Mature width: 35 to 50 cm
Habit: Compact, airy, and very floriferous
Bloom period: June to September (prolonged and generous flowering)
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Moderate to low
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Pollinator-friendly plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Maintenance

Pinch stems in early summer to encourage dense branching and more abundant flowering. After summer flowering, cut the plant back to 10-15 cm from the ground to prepare for winter. Apply an organic mulch at the base to protect the roots and enrich the soil. Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years in spring to maintain vigor and rejuvenate the plant.

Water regularly during the first year to establish a robust root system. Once well-rooted, the plant tolerates dry periods well and requires little maintenance.

Staking is rarely necessary thanks to its compact and vigorous habit. In autumn, leave the dry stems in place to provide winter interest and protect basal buds.