Yarrow, Multi-Hued Cultivar (Achillea millefolium)

Achillea millefolium

Native to: the straight species is native to all New England states, but this is a cultivar

Life cycle: Perennial

Seed source(s): Hudson Valley Seed Co, Accord, NY

Light: Full/Partial Sun

Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet to Dry

Height: 12-18” Spacing: 12”

Blooms: June-September; may not bloom until second year

Bloom Color: golden, white, and coral

Natural Habitat: roadsides and open fields

Benefits: Pollinator Favorite, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Host Plant Notes: Can be aggressive! You may wish to plant in pots. The native-ness of this plant is in debate, but it has high benefit to insects (including pollinators) and is championed by the Xerces Society.

“The scientific name of this variety summons up images of Achilles, the mythological warrior who was invulnerable save for one small spot on his heel. From our perspective, yarrow has no weak points: it is a semi-wild plant that is easy to establish, a perennial that comes back reliably every year, a stand-out flower that looks replete and vivid with little fuss.”

–Hudson Valley Seed Co.