Honey bees
Nectar value
Low
Pollen value
Low
Pollinator plant
Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Linked agroforestry plant data
Pollinator recipe
Bee value
Who this plant supports
Solitary wild bees
Nectar value
Low
Pollen value
Low
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Complete plant information
Structure
- Vegetation layer
- Herbaceous
- Size
- Small
- Dimensions
- 0.60 m high × 0.60 m wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Site conditions
- USDA hardiness
- 4-8
- Moisture
- Moist, Well-drained
- Soil
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Light
- Partial shade, Sun
Uses
- Edible parts
- Leaves, Seasoning, Tea
- Functions
- Companion planting, Cosmetic, Dye, Essential oil, Repellent, Pollinator plant, Ground cover, Fragrant
- Edibility
- 3 out of 5
- Medicinal value
- 4 out of 5
Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a fairly bitter taste and are suitable for adding to salads, especially when they are young. These leaves are also used as a substitute for hops in brewing beer. Yarrow is very nutritious, but should be consumed in moderation, as large amounts can be toxic or cause skin rashes. The flowers and leaves can be used to make tea, while the flowers can be used to produce an essential oil that is used as a flavoring in soft drinks.