WHITE YARROW IS A DRAWCARD FOR ALL MANNER OF BUTTERFLIES AND BENEFICIAL INSECTS BESIDES BEING A VALUABLE MEDICINAL HERB. YARROW WILL STOP BLEEDING OF CUTS (DONE THAT MYSELF AND IT WORKED!) AND NOSEBLEEDS. IT MAKES A GREAT TEA AND IS VERY ATTRACTIVE TOO!

Achillea millefolium (White Yarrow) is a graceful perennial wildflower which produces an abundance of huge, flat clusters, 5 in. both flowers and foliage are attractive and long-lasting, making White Yarrow a wonderful garden plant and a great choice!

Yarrow grows naturally in Europe and Western Asia and is grown around the world as a medicinal and ornamental herb.

It is a perennial herb with feathery leaves that spread along the ground in a matt like habit. Flower stems up to 60cm rise from underground rhizomes and produce many small white to pink flowers in flat clusters.

Scatter a few yarrow leaves in layers through the compost bin help to activate and break down the compost.

Medicinally Yarrow has been used for colds, flu, arthritis and hypertension. Externally it can been used on wound and cuts to stop bleeding. Bruised leaves can be crushed and carefully placed in the nose to stop bleeding.

Yarrow combined with equal amounts of peppermint and elder flower is a traditional tea used for colds and flu.

The flowers can be used in flower arrangements and dry well.

Always consult a medical practitioner before embarking on any program. The information on this page is not diagnostic, therefore always consult a herbal practitioner or your GP in order to obtain a diagnosis. Never stop taking prescribed treatment without consulting your GP or a qualified herbal practitioner. Do not take without qualified medical advice.

Grow Notes
For best results, grow Achillea in full sun in well-drained soil. Divide clumps every three to five years.

Sow
Sow on the surface of the soil, press down, do not cover. Space seedlings 30-60cm apart. Mix with fine grains of sand if needed to aid distribution of seeds.

For best results, grow in a compost rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0. However, Yarrow is a tough plant, and it will adapt to pretty much any soil except waterlogged soils.

Germination
7-14 days

Maturity
Long lived and simply beautiful all year around! Cut plants to ground level in autumn to clean them up and rejuvenate them.