California Native Perennial Wildflower
White Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
A durable native perennial with white flower clusters, finely divided foliage and broad landscape versatility
White Yarrow is a hardy perennial wildflower recognized for flat-topped clusters of small white flowers held above finely divided, fern-like foliage. Its adaptability, long-lived perennial growth and ability to perform across a broad range of sites make it useful in California native wildflower mixes, pollinator plantings, naturalized meadows and low-water landscapes.
Wildflower Characteristics
Why Plant White Yarrow?
White Yarrow combines perennial persistence, native plant value, fine-textured foliage and useful floral resources for a wide range of California landscapes.
California Native
Common Yarrow occurs naturally throughout California and fits well in native-oriented wildflower and landscape plantings.
Pollinator Value
Clusters of small flowers are visited by bees, butterflies and other insects during the flowering period.
Dry-Site Adaptation
Established plants can perform under relatively dry conditions and tolerate lean, gravelly or sandy soils.
Fine Texture
Finely divided foliage contrasts with the broad, flat-topped white flower clusters and adds visual texture to mixed wildflower stands.
Where It Fits
Best Uses for White Yarrow
White Yarrow is unusually versatile and works especially well where perennial structure, native plant value and adaptability are desired.
Establishment & Management
Growing White Yarrow
White Yarrow establishes from very small seed and should be planted shallowly into a firm, prepared seedbed.
Planting Depth
Plant approximately 1/8 inch deep or less. Yarrow seed is very small and should remain close to the soil surface rather than being deeply buried.
Sunlight
Full sun is preferred for strong flowering, although plants can tolerate some partial shade depending on site conditions.
Soil & Drainage
Yarrow adapts to a range of soils and performs particularly well on well-drained, sandy, gravelly or moderately dry sites.
Long-Term Management
Plants can spread by rhizomes and seed once established. Mowing or removing mature flowering stems can be used where spread needs to be limited.
California Native Perennial
A Dependable Native for Diverse Plantings
White Yarrow stands apart from many seasonal wildflowers because it provides a persistent perennial component. Its ability to tolerate varied soils, relatively dry conditions and a broad range of California environments makes it useful for native wildflower mixtures, naturalized meadows and pollinator-oriented plantings.
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