Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a plant from the daisy family (Asteraceae) with mostly white flowers in nature. In nature, the relatively undemanding yarrow occurs in meadows, pastures and field edges.

The yarrow likes it sunny

Reasons for growing yarrow in your own garden

Yarrow has been a valued medicinal plant for thousands of years and is used in the form of teas, extracts and drops as a medicinal drug for cramps, digestive and metabolic disorders. The edible plant is also a flavor enrichment for salads. Since the yarrow growing on field and roadsides is often contaminated by the legacies of dogs or agricultural plant protection measures, it is worth cultivating it in your own garden. In addition, the flowers that bloom from May to June represent a visual enrichment in the garden.

A suitable location ensures abundance of flowers and propagation of the yarrow

The yarrow prefers sunny locations with nutrient-rich and well-drained soil. Poor soils in particular should be enriched with some compost before planting, but fertilizing with artificial fertilizers can even have a negative effect on growth. Basically, the selected location should be dry rather than too humid at times. In loose soil, the plants propagate not only by self-seeding, but also by the roots, so division can be made if necessary.

Suitable neighbors for the yarrow

Since the yarrow grows particularly well in rather dry locations without waterlogging, it is an easy-care plant for natural gardens, perennial beds and rock gardens. Visually attractive combinations can result from the proximity to the following plant species:

  • bluebell
  • clove
  • garden poppy
  • daisy
  • lupine

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Beautiful effects can also be achieved in the garden when types of yarrow that grow in different heights and flower in different colors, such as yarrow (Achillea tomentosa) and golden yarrow (Achillea filipendulina), are combined.

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