Common Yarrow
Quick Facts
Who it Helps
Wood Warblers, Orioles, Cardinals, Grosbeaks, Sparrows
Difficulty:
beginner
Type:
groundcover
Water Needs:
dry/damp
Light Needs:
part-shade/sun
Size
1-2ft.
Pests & Disease
Grey mold, root-rot, powdery mildew, common leaf bugs, flea beetles, and spittlebugs.
Yarrow has delicate fern-like leaves that are quite attractive. It has flat topped clusters of white flowers that attract butterflies. Very drought tolerant and tough plant.
How to Grow
Plant from September- April in about 12-15in. of loosened soil.