Yarrow Plant

Yarrow is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is known for its fern-like foliage and clusters of small, flat-topped flowers that bloom in shades of white, yellow, pink, or red. Yarrow plants typically grow 2-3 feet tall and prefer full sun to partial shade.

In addition to its ornamental value, yarrow has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. It contains several compounds that have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and it has been used to treat various ailments, including wounds, fever, and digestive issues.

Yarrow is also famous for attracting pollinators, particularly butterflies and bees. It is easy to grow and relatively low-maintenance, and can be propagated through division or seed. Yarrow is an excellent addition to a wildflower garden or mixed border and can be used in cut flower arrangements.

Yarrow Plant: A low-maintenance, drought-tolerant herbaceous perennial that grows across almost the entire United States, yarrow is an extremely hardy plant. It belongs to the large Achillea genus, all native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

This resilient plant is unfussy and, once established, almost carefree. Yarrow flourishes equally in the following growing conditions:

• Full sun or partial shade
• Cooler climates or heat
• High humidity or arid conditions

Because of its adaptability and easy-going nature, TN Nursery often suggests the yarrow plant for the most challenging growing conditions.

Other common names for yarrow include the following:

• Bloodwart
• Carpenter's Weed
• Common Yarrow
• Devil's Nettle
• Fern-Leaf Yarrow
• Milfoil
• Nose Bleed
• Oldman's Pepper
• Sanguinary
• Soldier's Woundwort
• Thousandleaf

The Graceful Appearance of the Yarrow Plant

The yarrow plant averages two to three feet in height at maturity. Each plant features multiple glossy, dark green stems with graceful, six-inch-long, fern-like leaves.

The flowers appear in the late weeks of summer or early fall. Small, under one-inch wide flowers, with five ray-shaped petals emerge in abundance. They have yellow or light green centers. These petite blossoms form in dense, showy clusters of twenty or more. At first glance, they appear like a single giant flower.

The plant emits a pleasing, spicy fragrance that intensifies if you break open a stem to release its oils.