Achillea millefolium

Common Name:
White Yarrow

Description:
Achillea millefolium ‘White’ is a hardy and versatile herbaceous perennial, valued for its flat-topped clusters of small, crisp white flowers that sit above finely divided, fern-like foliage. This classic yarrow variety brings a soft, naturalistic feel to garden beds and borders, making it a staple in cottage-style and meadow plantings. Flowering from late spring through summer, it provides a long-lasting display that is highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects. Well-suited to Melbourne conditions, White Yarrow thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, demonstrating excellent drought tolerance once established. Its tough nature and low maintenance requirements make it ideal for mass planting, edging, or use in pots, while its blooms are also suitable for fresh or dried floral arrangements. Regular deadheading can encourage further flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.

Form:
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 60–90 cm
Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
White

Key Attributes:
*Bee Attracting
*Drought Tolerant
*Herbaceous
*Perennial
*Suitable for Cut Flowers
*Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities, potentially causing gastrointestinal upset.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Echinacea
Rudbeckia
Nepeta
Coreopsis