achillea millefolium (yarrow) native periwinkle

achillea millefolium (yarrow) native periwinkleflat topped clusters of white flowers seeds ripen july to september foliage is mid green and fine textured a native plant in most areas of north america bloom time: june to august native to ontario achillea millefolium is brewed for teas to remedy colds and the flu the name achillea comes from greek mythology and as legend has it, was used to treat war wounds during battle the foliage can be crushed to help control bleeding in emergencies achillea

grows best in a moist to average soil in full sun and are not tolerant of lengthy

bloom time: mid-august to september

finished flowers can be left on (if desired) as the dried plumes look attractive

growing best in an average to dry

average to moist soil

and hardy enough to survive the harshest of winters

they do not like to be moved once established

they are moderately drought tolerant

bloom time: late july into august

semi-evergreen foliage

trumpet-shaped flowers

a very columnar-growing cultivar