©2001-06 Photo by Ken Gilliland

Achillea millefolium Yarrow   Form: Perennial Growth habit: Upright with creeping rootstocks Size: 6" h, in flower to 2' 2'w Deciduous: Evergreen Flowering Season: Spring through Summer Growth Rate: Fast Flower Color: White to pink Hardiness: Hardy to 10,500' Exposure: Full sun to high shade Cultural Uses: Medicinal Soil Moisture: Semi moist Soil Type: Rocky/sandy CNPS Status: Not Listed Family: Asteraceae Distribution: Throughout California, except deserts Habitat: Adapted to many habitats   Wildlife Value: Good butterfly plant. Seed eating birds will work the dried flowers   Description: Aromatic, feathery fern-like leaves. Flat topped cluster of small flowers. Good cut flower in a meadow planting or as a lawn substitute where it can be mowed.

Achillea millefolium, Common Yarrow

Type:	Perennial Wildflower
Size:	1-2' width, 1-2' height (will spread)
Growth Habits:	Fast to medium
Sun:	Full sun on coast; part sun to medium shade inland
Water:	Will tolerate drought and/or water; happier with water
Comments:	Not very fussy about soil conditions. You can extend the blooming period by dead-heading the flowers (but leave some for the birds)
Wildlife Value:	Good butterfly plant. Seed eating birds will work the dried flowers