Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow (/ ˈjæroʊ /) or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre ( feet) tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a …

Feb 11, 2025 · While yarrow is a lovely garden herb, it also grows as a wildflower all over North America and parts of Europe. It can be found growing on the edges of woods (even sometimes in the woods), …

Apr 8, 2025 · Yarrow can grow to reach more than 3 feet tall during a growing season, and it bears an umbrella-like canopy of clustered mini blooms on long, slender stems. Plant this herbaceous …

Jan 25, 2026 · Yarrow is used for many health conditions, and may be helpful in treating skin irritation, wounds, and menstrual pain. Yarrow might help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, but more …

Aug 6, 2024 · What Is Yarrow? Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a perennial plant from the Asteraceae family. It’s the best-known species of the genus Achillea due to its various therapeutic uses in both …

Jan 20, 2026 · What is Yarrow? The Latin name for Yarrow is Achillea millefolium, named after the Greek hero Achilles. This herb has an intriguing and exciting history. This herb was used to heal the …

A favorite for cottage-style borders and native gardens, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) provides summer-long color, even in the most challenging growing conditions. This hardy perennial produces flat …

Common yarrow is one of the most widely distributed native flowers in western United States (Johnson & Larson, 1999). The most common native variety is Achillea millefolium var. lanulosa (Nutt.) Piper, …

Yarrow, any of about 115 species of perennial herbs constituting the genus Achillea in the family Asteraceae, and native primarily to the North Temperate Zone. They have toothed, often finely cut …

May 16, 2025 · Yarrow is a classic garden perennial known for its ruggedness. It shrugs off cold winters, hot and humid summers, drought, and poor soils to cheerfully bloom in sunny places.