Common Yarrow
Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-90 cm tall. Features finely divided, ferny foliage and flat-topped clusters of small white flowers. Extremely adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun. Drought-tolerant and spreads readily. Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies. Excellent for meadows and naturalized areas.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Time: Early-Summer to Fall
Sun Requirements: Sun
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Evergreen basal rosettes persist through winter. New foliage emerges in April. First blooms appear early June, continuing through September with deadheading. Seeds mature August through October. Dried seed heads persist through winter. Semi-evergreen in mild winters.
Wildlife Value: Excellent nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects; seeds eaten by goldfinches and other small birds; shelter for beneficial insects; deer resistant
Habit Over Time: Forms spreading mats of ferny foliage with upright flowering stems. Spreads steadily through rhizomes but is easily controlled. While it can form extensive patches, its fine texture allows it to weave between other plants without overwhelming them. Self-seeds readily but seedlings are easy to manage.
Height: Medium (1-3 feet)