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Common Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Common Yarrow
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A native species with small, serrated, fern like leaves and clusters of small white flowers. Well suited to high elevations and is very tolerant of poor soil and low moisture. It has been widely used in folk medicine remedies for centuries.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Common Yarrow get?
About 30-36" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Common Yarrow need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Common Yarrow need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Common Yarrow grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Common Yarrow deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Common Yarrow in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Common Yarrow wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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