Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow) CC WH

Plant Description: An aromatic herbaceous perennial producing one to several stems from a fibrous rhizome. Foliage varies from dark to a silvery-green. Leaves pinnately compound and divided multiple times forming delicate fern-like leaves. Flowers are composed of both ray and disc flowers, which are white varying occasionally to a light pink. The flowers, which are great for bouquets, aggregate together to form a flat-topped cluster. Height: 3 ft Width: 3 ft Sun Needs: Sun to partial shade Soil Needs: Well-drained soil Bloom Time: June through September Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes The aerial parts of yarrow are edible and usable for medicinal purposes. This plant is often used medicinally by brewing into teas. Leaves are also used to stop bleeding. *CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FOR MEDICAL USE. NEVER CONSUME PLANTS WITHOUT PROPER ID* Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This Willamette Valley native is commonly found in every state and province in No