Yarrow, Common
Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
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History/general species info: The species name, millefolium means "of a thousand leaves". Common on disturbed soils throughout Texas. Cultivated in Europe before 1440, according to Allan Armitage, A. millefolium often was used as a medicine for toothache and to heal wounds.
Characteristics: Perennial. Fragrant. Fine, feathery foliage which resembles a fern. Flowers are in clusters forming a flat white top usually affixed to a single stem. Can be used in fresh or dried flower arrangements.
Flower: white
Planting / Care: Plant in full sun. Medium water usage. Drought tolerant. Salt tolerant. Fairly tenacious and fast growing, Can be mowed to form a highly competitive ground cover to control soil erosion.
Size and Spacing: Height: 1-3' Spread: 1-3'
Native: yes
Wildlife: General wildlife
Links:
Texas A&M
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wildseed/yarrow.html
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=acmi2
Photo credit(s): Texas A&M
