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Common yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Common yarrow
Photo: (c) Eric Lamb, some rights reserved (CC BY) ยท iNaturalist

About Common yarrow

Common yarrow is a real treasure for any garden. Its feathery green leaves are pretty to look at all season long, and come summer, it bursts into clusters of cheerful flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, or white. Birds love visiting the blooms, and butterflies can't resist them either. It's one of those plants that brings your garden to life while asking very little in return.

This hardy perennial thrives in full sun and honestly, it's one of the easiest plants you can grow. It's not fussy about soil, doesn't need constant watering once established, and it comes back year after year. Just give it a sunny spot in your garden, and you'll be rewarded with beautiful flowers that attract wonderful wildlife. You've got this!

Native to 50 states