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Achillea millefolium 'Common' Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Common' Yarrow
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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This European strain of common yarrow—often called Yarrow Official—was selected for its high essential oil content and long use in traditional gardens. It grows upright with slender green to gray-green leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers on tall stems. It blooms generously from early summer into fall and spreads steadily, which is part of what makes it so useful.
Yarrow is one of those plants that’s easy to grow and gives a lot—flowers, pollinators, medicine, and beauty.
WHY PEOPLE HAVE GROWN YARROW FOR CENTURIES
Traditionally, yarrow was grown close to home because it was relied on for:
- Wound care and bleeding control
- Digestive and stomach support
- Fever and cold remedies
- Circulatory tonics
It was carried by travelers, planted near doorways, and kept in cottage gardens because people trusted it.
IN THE GARDEN
Yarrow Official is a true multi-use plant:
- Host plant for butterfly caterpillars
- Nectar source for butterflies and bees
- Long-lasting summer flowers
- Works in wild, cottage, and formal gardens
- Excellent fresh or dried
GREAT FOR:
- Medicinal and heritage gardens
- Pollinator gardens
- Meadow and cottage gardens
- Dry and low-water landscapes
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun is best
- Soil: Well-drained soil, even poor or rocky soil
- Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness: Zones 3–9
- Growth habit: Upright and spreading
Yarrow actually prefers lean soil. Too much fertilizer makes it floppy and short-lived.
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun for best flowers and strong stems
- Space plants so air can move between them
- Avoid rich compost-heavy soil—simple garden soil is perfect.
- Water well the first few weeks, then reduce—depending on soil and climate. Slow, deep watering encourages deep roots= healthier, more resilient plant.
CARE MADE EASY
- Deadhead or cut flowers often to keep blooms coming
- Trim back after a big bloom to refresh growth
- Divide clumps when they get crowded
- Water during long dry spells, but don’t overdo it
HARVESTING FOR USE
- Harvest flowering tops at full bloom
- Cut in the morning after dew dries
- Dry in small bundles in a shady, airy place
- Store in jars away from light
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height: ~2½–3 ft
- Spread: ~2 ft
- Flower color: White
- Bloom time: Summer to early fall
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Yarrow Official if you:
- Want an easy, forgiving plant
- Love plants with real history
- Garden in sunny, dry soil
- Enjoy multi-purpose plants
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.