Name: Common Yarrow, Nosebleed Plant
Brand: NVK Nurseries
SKU: 1714-1LTR
Price: 10.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Achillea millefolium

This upright perennial bears fragrant white flowers in summer fall.

White flowers are produced in summer fall, providing colour through the bloom season.
Upright clump, reaching 60 cm at maturity; divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, average, dry, wet soil.

Size

1 litre

50 plugs per tray

$10.00

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Quantity

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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade, Shade

Soil Moisture

Moist, Dry, Average, Wet

Drought Tolerant

✓

Hardiness Zone

2 – 2

Mature Height (meters)

0.45 – 0.6

Mature Spread (meters)

0.5 – 0.6

Growth Rate

Medium

Flower Colour

White

Foliage Colour

Green

Bloom Time

SummerFall

Habit

Upright

Deer Resistant

✓

Rabbit Resistant

✓

Pollinator Friendly

✓

Ontario Native

✓

Fragrant

✓

Landscape Uses

Border, Mass planting, Accent

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Grows best in full sun, however, it can tolerate partial shade. This plant can spread quickly, either by its roots or more effectively by seed. Grows in many soil conditions, is suitable for hot, dry locations and tolerant of moist sites. Deadheading will promote new blooms and prevent excessive seeding. Generally disease and insect resistant.

Notes

Also referred to as Common Yarrow, Devil's Nettle, Dog Daisy, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousandleaf, Westen Yarrow. A special value to native bee species. Host plant for the larvae of many moths. Achillea millefoliumis brewed for teas to remedy colds and the flu. The nameAchilleacomes from Greek mythology and as legend has it, was used to treat war wounds during battle. The foliage can be crushed to help control bleeding in emergencies.Achillea millefoliumis identified to have several medicinal benefits, but should be not be used in excess. Extended use can cause photosensitivity, and handling the plant can cause allergic reactions in some people.