Common Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Lawn & Blends
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: This tough, spreading, mat-forming perennial prefers to grow in dry, nutrient deficient soils. The low foliage is topped with 2-3 foot tall flower stalks of creamy white blossoms in summer. It has been used historically for medicinal uses across its native range of North America, Europe, and Asia. The genus name, "Achillea", was named for the Trojan War hero Achilles, who used the medicinal herb to heal fellow soldiers. This is currently being tested at the Conservation Garden Park as a water-wise lawn alternative.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-3' tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White, Cream
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Sep
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Design Ideas-Middle
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
