Synonym(s)
Achillea millefolium
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis
Common Name
Common yarrow
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
3.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Ubiquitous in fields, meadows, roadsides, clearings, mesic to dry upland forests, and other habitats. Common throughout Virginia.
Wildlife Value: Attracts butterflies and bees and other insects
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Red/burgandy
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Orange
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
June
July
August
September
Light Requirements
Full sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Dry
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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