Achillea millefolium

Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Achillea millefolium

Family: (Asteraceae)

(P) to 2-½’.  Common Yarrow.  Native to Europe, Asia and introduced to America in colonial times and has since naturalized throughout the U. S. The leaves are hairy, deeply dissected, fern-like and aromatic.  Tiny, long-lasting, white flowers appear in dense, flattened, compound corymbs up to 3″ across.  Blooms throughout the summer.  Great flower both fresh-cut and dried.  Average, well-drained soil.  Sun.  4 & T1