Genus and Species: Achillea millefolium Family: Asteraceae Common Name: Yarrow, Milfoil Habit: perennial, reseeds Height: 2 feet Flower Color: white Native To: Europe Range: throughout temperate North America Blooming Period: May-July Water Requirement: low, drought tolerant Soil Type: light, rich or sterile Exposure: full sun Seed Count: 2,770,000 seeds/lb Seeding Rate: 1 lb/acre Miscellaneous: very competitive; controls soil erosion;
foliage has pleasant smell when crushed