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Common Yarrow

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Achillea millefolium

Culturally-important species for several tribes of the Plains region.

Credit: Marissa Renz

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Credit: Jennifer Maguire

Pollinators

Bee
Bee

Light

Full Sun
Part Shade

Moisture

Dry
Medium/Dry

Bloom Color

White

Height

1 - 3 ft

Bloom Season

Summer, Fall
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
Bloom Color: White
Wildlife: Bee

Notes

Grows well in poor, well-drained soil. May become weedy, and division is recommended every other year. The Xerces Society recognizes this species for its importance in attracting native bees and beneficial insects.

More Information

USDA PLANTS BONAP Field Maps
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