Yarrow

Common Name: Yarrow

Latin Name: Achillea Millefolium

Ultimate Height: 1 metre

Flower Colour: White

Type: Perennial

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Acidic, Akaline, Neutral

Flowering times: June-September

History, uses and notes:

Yarrow has a great and fascinating history!

The latin name - Achillea millefolium comes partly from Achilles, the mythological greek warrior who it is said used Yarrow to treat his wounds and those of his fellow warriors. The millefolium is a representation of its many flowers. The bees loves the open accessible pollen that these broad flat flowers give access to. 

Bees aren’t the only ones to love it, some species of bird have been known to line their nests with Yarrow. It has been suggested this may help to prevent the growth of parasites.

Description:  

Yarrow has dark green, finely divided, feathery leaves. It has flat-topped clusters of white flower heads, each comprising yellowish disc florets and pinky-white ray florets - together they give the impression of one flower with a yellow centre and white petals.

Lovely pink Yarrow

Yarrow feathery leaves

Yarrow about to flower