Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Care, watering, light and tips for Yarrow on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Yarrow
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Yarrow, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant, prized for its clusters of small flowers that form dense, flat corymbs. Its finely divided leaves give it an attractive feathery texture. It is ideal for cottage gardens, borders, or naturalized meadows, adding color and attracting pollinators.
Native range
Europe, Asia, and North America
Care tips
Yarrow thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours daily for abundant flowering. It is drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. It prefers well-drained soils, even poor or sandy ones, and a common mistake is over-fertilization, which can lead to leggy growth and fewer blooms.
How to save a dying Yarrow
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems. Could be overwatering or lack of sun.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Move to a sunnier spot if needed.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging is its worst enemy, quickly rotting the roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted. Yarrow is quite resilient.