Yarrow is an all-star, popular plant choice among California native gardeners, including beginners! It is durable and easy to grow in a wide range of soil types and has low moisture requirements. It reseeds and spreads quickly, making it a good groundcover plant for lawn replacement.

Jun 26, 2020 · Yarrow is a perennial wildflower that is native to many parts of North America, including here in Southern California. One of the reasons to grow yarrow is for it’s hardiness, as yarrow can tolerate poor soil quality, drought conditions, and intense heat and cold.

Achillea millefolium is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.

Jun 21, 2013 · Yarrow is native on the nursery property growing in the shade of Quercus douglasii, with Lonicera interrupta and Stipa lepida (Nassella lepida) in sandy loam to clay, north slope to south slope. Give full sun near coast, part shade inland.

Yarrow is a durable flowering perennial for any native garden. The plant commonly flowers from May through June, is a frequent component in butterfly gardens, can work in all kinds of soil, and is happy in containers.

Mar 5, 2017 · Yarrow grows in many countries, but the native California yarrow comes in two colors – white (Achillea millefolium californica), and a pink variety that is native to the Channel Islands near Ventura (Achillea millefolium rosea).

Mar 27, 2011 · Yarrow is a host plant for caterpillars and supports predatory insects that help control pest populations. Yarrow is native to many regions, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. Bloom Color: Pink, White. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Upright or erect.

Jan 26, 2024 · This easy to grow California native has bright spring and summer flowers that attract pollinators. A good addition for a habitat garden or butterfly garden. Can be used as a spreading groundcover or slope stabilizer. Great in a cut flower arrangement.

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Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink' is a perennial Yarrow that spreads by rhizomes. Island Pink is native to Santa Cruz Island and is distinguished from our common White Yarrow by its bright pink flowers.