What is Yarrow?
Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, is a perennial herb found across North America and Europe, from Afghanistan to Alaska and from Alabama to Wyoming. Yarrow (Latin: Achillea millefolium) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Yarrow? — PlantSage
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What is Yarrow
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
What is Yarrow used for?
Yarrow is most often used to support topical & skin, immune support, and digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Is Yarrow safe?
Yarrow is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Where does Yarrow grow?
Yarrow is a member native to AFG, ALA, ASK, ALB, ABT, and ALT. Yarrow thrives in light to medium soil and prefers a pH between 6 and 8.
Can I grow Yarrow at home?
Yarrow grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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