Achillea millefolium
YARROW, MILFOIL
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, first line salt wind, heavy frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Flowers: white, yellow, red, crimson, pink, peach or mauve

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn

Leaves: aromatic; silver-grey
 
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Achillea millefolium
YARROW, MILFOIL
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, first line salt wind, heavy frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, yellow, red, crimson, pink, peach or mauve

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn

Leaves: aromatic; silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: informal edging, mass planting, cut flowers, border, fire retardant

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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