Yarrow

Achillea millefolium, Asteraceae

Zones

3a–9b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorDynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

4 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Beneficial Insect Habitat

CucumberCucumis sativus

Beneficial Insect Habitat

PeanutArachis hypogaea

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Common SageSalvia officinalis

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

AppleMalus domestica

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Berseem CloverTrifolium alexandrinum

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Dutch White CloverTrifolium repens var. hollandicum

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

English LavenderLavandula angustifolia

Pest DeterrentPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Spanish LavenderLavandula stoechas

Spanish lavender's potent essential oils can suppress yarrow growth through allelopathic inhibition

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationPest DeterrentMedicine

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Yarrow grow in?

Yarrow grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Yarrow?

Good companions for Yarrow include Tomato, Cucumber, Peanut, Common Sage, Apple.

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