
Plants of the Southwest
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow
Yarrow is an aromatic perennial with clusters of small white or pink flowers, ferny foliage to 1 ft. or more. Invasive in wet places. Tolerates light traffic and mowing. Leaves pressed together were used to staunch wounds. Named for Achilles whose wound, sadly, could not mend. Blooms all season. Barely cover seed, light helps germination. Sow anytime. Zones 2-8.
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