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Yarrow

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water❄ Hardy: Zone 3a – Zone 9b

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Yarrow is a hardy perennial with feathery, finely divided foliage and dense, flat-topped flower clusters in shades of pink, red, yellow, or white. It thrives in lean, dry conditions and attracts butterflies and pollinators.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native Range

Temperate Eurasia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Notable Cultivars

Popular cultivars include 'Moonshine' (pale yellow flowers), 'Paprika' (deep red), and 'Summer Pastels' (mixed soft colors). These are bred for extended bloom and compact growth.

Companion Planting

Plants well with

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Ccabbage, broccoli, and allies

cabbage, broccoli, and allies

Brassica oleracea

Yarrow attracts parasitic wasps and other beneficial insects that control brassica pests. Its deep roots improve soil structure and mineral availability.

Ttomato

tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Yarrow is reported to improve the essential oil content of aromatic neighbors and to attract predatory insects (ladybirds, lacewings) that reduce tomato aphid pressure.

Cchili pepper

chili pepper

Capsicum annuum

Yarrow attracts beneficial insects and parasitic wasps that prey on pepper pests. It also strengthens nearby plants' disease resistance.

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