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Common Yarrow

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Quick grow facts

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Sun

Full sun 6+ hrs

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Soil

High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt), Sand

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Pot size

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Water

Good Drainage, Occasionally Dry, Occasionally Wet

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Fertilizer

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Pollination

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Propagation

Division, Seed

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Pests & diseases

Stem rot and powdery mildew are rare. Spreads aggressively. Root rot in too-wet soils

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Pets (ASPCA)

Toxic

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Look out for (Houston)

Zones 3–9b

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What it is

Yarrow is an herbaceous perennial in the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. It is found in disturbed areas as fields and roadsides. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

Leaves and flowers are bitter, but can be eaten raw or cooked in moderation. They are used in salads and to make teas.

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Likes full sun. Wants well-drained soil; handles some wet spells; handles dry spells.

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Cautions

Stem rot and powdery mildew are rare. Spreads aggressively.

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Sources

  1. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/achillea-millefolium/
  2. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/yarrow