Yarrow

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Biocultural value

Leaves contain compounds, including salicylic acid, that provide analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions. It has been used since ancient times as first-aid remedy. Yarrow has been used since ancient times to staunch bleeding wounds. As a fabric dye its leaves and flowers yield pale yellow to rich gold colors on wool, silk and cotton.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Digging Dog Nursery

Description

An attractive gray-green foundation of airy, fine textured foliage furnishes russet-tinted buds, which are held in dense, flat flower heads. The earthy orange hued flowers eventually fade to soft yellow. Blooms July–September. 2-1/2' high x 2' wide.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

medicinal/pharmaceutical, other ethnobotanical uses