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Achillea millefolium
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YarrowPerennialFamily: Asteraceae
- Height: 60cmSpread: 60cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Green
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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. Find out more in our Achillea grow guide.
Explore other Achillea varieties:
- Achillea 'Apfelblute'
- Achillea 'Cerise Queen'
- Achillea 'Fanal'
- Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'
- Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate'
- Achillea millefolium 'Pretty Belinda'
- Achillea millefolium 'Summer Berries'
- Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'
- Achillea 'Moonshine'
- Achillea 'Paprika'
- Achillea 'Terracotta'
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSowyesyesyes**yesPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyesDivideyes**yesCollect Seedsyes**yes
Achillea ‘Millefolium’ and wildlife
Achillea ‘Millefolium’ 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 ‘Millefolium’ poisonous?
Achillea ‘Millefolium’ 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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