Common yarrow combines finely divided leaves with flat flower clusters, making a spreading perennial for open, sunny planting.
- Height
- 30–92 cm / 1–3 ft
- Spread
- 30–117 cm / 1–3.8 ft
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Flowering
- Summer
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3a–9b
Planting
Choose full sun and soil that drains freely. The species suits meadow planting or naturalised areas where spreading growth is welcome; a named cultivar may be easier to accommodate in a border.
Care
Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms and reduce seedlings. Divide spreading clumps when they outgrow their space.
Before planting: It can spread vigorously. Wear gloves to avoid skin irritation, and consider its toxicity to pets when choosing a site.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Common yarrow: Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Woolly yarrow: Salicyna · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Fernleaf yarrow: Yerpo · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Dilys' geranium: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.