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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Root Division

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Root Division

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Why We Grow It

We grow yarrow for its exceptional pollinator support, rugged adaptability, and usefulness in regenerative planting systems. It's also an important fertilizer input too in our fermented plant juices. It thrives where many ornamentals fail, enriches habitat, and adds structure and long-lasting blooms to food forests and wildflower plantings. As a tough, beautiful, and multifunctional perennial, yarrow is one of the most reliable foundation plants for northern homesteads and ecological gardens.

How the Plant Grows

Yarrow forms a perennial clump of finely divided, aromatic foliage that emerges early in spring. Upright flowering stems rise through summer, producing flat-topped clusters of white blossoms that persist for weeks. It spreads slowly through shallow rhizomes, creating a durable, drought-resistant carpet that rebounds well after foot traffic or trimming. In fall, the plant dies back to its crown and returns vigorously the following year.

Plant Size

Size at Maturity- 1–3 ft tall, 1–2 ft wide

Current Size- root crown or root cutting

Additional Info

A native North American wildflower known for its long bloom period and strong ecological value. Yarrow supports a wide array of beneficial insects and is often used in meadow plantings, orchard understories, and low-input landscapes. Its deep roots help stabilize soil and improve structure over time. Spreads gently by rhizomes, forming attractive clumps or groundcover patches.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial valued for its long season of pollinator-friendly blooms, strong adaptability, and usefulness in regenerative landscapes. With finely textured foliage and clusters of white flower heads, yarrow adds visual brightness while attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Thriving in poor, dry, or disturbed soils, it’s a resilient and reliable plant for food forests, wildflower meadows, pathways, and low-maintenance garden designs.

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  • Water

    Low; highly drought tolerant once established

  • Pollination

    Not applicable; flowers attract a wide range of pollinators

  • Soil

    Thrives in sandy, rocky, and well-drained soils. Tolerates clay and marginal soils. Avoid consistently wet locations.

  • Years to Bear

    Harvestable in the first year

  • Hardiness

    Zone 2–9 (–45°C to –7°C)

  • Solar

    Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade