Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Common yarrow, Achillea millefolium, is a common perennial wildflower, typically found growing in grassland, roadsides and waste ground. It has feathery, aromatic leaves and flat white flowerheads, which are attractive to a wide range of pollinators, particularly hoverflies.

It's a good choice for growing in cottage and wildlife garden schemes, due to its informal appearance, spreading habit and attractiveness to pollinators. There are many cultivars of the species, which come in a variety of colours and heights.

Achillea millefolium thrives in free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. It self-seeds readily.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyesyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Divideyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Achillea and wildlife

Achillea is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Achillea poisonous?

Achillea can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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