Description
Yarrow White
Botanical Name: Achillea Millefolium
Yarrow grows naturally in Europe and Western Asia and is grown around the world as a medicinal and ornamental herb.
It is a perennial herb with feathery leaves that spread along the ground in a matt like habit. Flower stems up to 60cm rise from underground rhizomes and produce many small white to pink flowers in flat clusters.
Scatter a few yarrow leaves in layers through the compost bin help to activate and break down the compost.
Medicinally Yarrow has been used for colds, flu, arthritis and hypertension. Externally it can been used on wound and cuts to stop bleeding. Bruised leaves can be crushed and carefully placed in the nose to stop bleeding.
Yarrow combined with equal amounts of peppermint and elder flower is a traditional tea used for colds and flu.
The flowers can be used in flower arrangements and dry well.
Growing Conditions
Yarrow will grow in sun or part shade. Responds well to water but will survive dry conditions. Grow in cottage gardens or rock gardens.
