Perennials – Yarrow

Botanical name: achillea millefolium

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3 ft in height and width

Bloom time: spring, summer

Hardy zone: zones 3 – 9

Flower color: yellow, red, white, purple, pink

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: can reach maturity in first growing season

Pruning instructions: trim diseased or withered leaves as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: great in a mixed garden bed

Light needs: roughly 6 hours of sun a day

Special features: medical benefits

Watering instructions: about an inch of water a week

Fertilizing instructions : does not need to be fertilized at all

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: lavender, salvia, stonecrop

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no