Western Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Whole yarrow plant with feathery leaves and flat white flower tops

looking down at a patch of yarrow with white tops and feathery leaves

close up of flat topped white yarrow flowers with yellow center.

Plant Description

A flat-topped white perennial flower with fern-like leaves, yarrow can be used as a drought–tolerant lawn substitute and can even be mowed. It has a long bloom season from mid-spring to mid-autumn. Yarrow can be aggressive in yards and gardens, so be sure to plant appropriately. It provides great habitat for butterflies and pollinators.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Gardens Grasslands Little Habitats Prairies Residential yards Wet prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist Low fertility soil
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms August Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Drought tolerant Flowers white Good groundcover Herbaceous Ornamental Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	4-36"