Yarrow

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Yarrow
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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(Unranked): Angiosperms
(Unranked): Eudicots
(Unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Achillea
Species: Achillea millefolium
Synonyms

Common yarrow
Devil's nettle
Gordaldo
Milfoil
Nosebleed plant
Old man's pepper
Plumajillo (Spanish)
Sanguinary
Soldier's woundwort
Thousand-leaf
Thousand-seal
Yarrow

Plant Data
Mature height: 30-100cm (1-3ft)
Growing plant spacing: 30cm (12in)
References: [1]

Yarrow is a flowering plant native to the northern hemisphere. The plant has many uses; the leaves can be added to compost to speed up decomposition, the root secretions can boost disease resistance of nearby plants and it is known in intensify the medicinal qualities of other herbs. The leaves can be used in cooking to add a slightly bitter, peppery taste to salads and soft cheese dips or as a garnish.[1]

Growing[edit | edit source]

Location[edit | edit source]

Choose a sunny site, or one that has light shade. Yarrow does not suit indoor growing.[1]

Soil[edit | edit source]

The plant is ideally suited to moderately rich and moist soil,[1] but is also drought tolerant.

Planting[edit | edit source]

Sow or divide invasive roots in spring or autumn.[1]

Transplanting[edit | edit source]

Thin roots to 30cm (12in) apart. Cut off heads for a second blooming.[1]

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Yarrow leaves

Harvesting[edit | edit source]

Gather the leaves and flowers in late summer.[1]

Preserving[edit | edit source]

Preserve leaves and flowers by drying.[1]

References[edit | edit source]

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  1. a b c d e f g h Bremness, L. (1988). The Complete Book of Herbs. Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London. p.38.