YARROW -- IT'S EVERYWHERE!

Yarrow at Chief Timothy

Common yarrow

Brother Chuck said he didn't know what yarrow looks like, so I've been taking pictures everywhere we go. Yarrow is everywhere here.




Its scientific name is Achillea. Common yarrow is a weed, and its blossom head is white. Because it is a weed, some people don't allow it in their garden beds, but Mike likes it, so we leave it alone and let it spread. After all, it's better than some other weeds. But since yarrow does do well in our drought-tolerant landscape, I've also attempted to upgrade our display by planting hybrid yarrow, which comes in lovely colors.

Yarrow blend

Here's what High Country Gardens has to say about yarrow:
"Achillea (Yarrow) is a beautiful perennial, easily grown and suited to many climates and soil types, including clay. Yarrow has feathery foliage and long-blooming flat-topped flowers that attract butterflies. Achillea is a perennial well-suited to wildflower gardens and is drought resistant. Yarrow makes excellent cut or dried arrangements and has excellent resistance to browsing deer and rabbits. Named after Achilles himself, legend has it that yarrow was used to treat Greek soldiers' wounds. First aid aside, we just think it's a great cornerstone to any perennial garden."




I have ordered yarrow from High Country Gardens as well as Breck's and have found it hardy and easy to grow. This year I'm attempting to plant it at the farm as well.

Yarrow in my garden