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 digestion, immune support, and topical & skin. 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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