Western Yarrow

Western Yarrow, Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium L.

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

▲ ▼ young shoots emerging from creeping roots in spring

▲ plant beginning to elongate flowering stems

▲ ▼ plants beginning to flower

▲ flowers

Achillea millefolium L., Common Yarrow: (Bayer Code: ACHMI; US Code ACMI2)

Is a native, creeping perennial that forms basal rosettes of feathery, finely divided leaves, then extends up flowering stems that are topped with flat-topped clusters of white flowers (other colors in cultivated varieties); somewhat similar in appearance to Wild Carrot
Flowering stems grows 12-30 inches tall; foliage primarily in rosettes near ground
May be poisonous to livestock when heavily grazed
Prefers full sun, tolerant of hot, dry sites
Spreads by seeds and short, creeping roots

(Updated January 19, 2019)