Achillea Millefolium Light Yellow 17cm Pot
Common Name: Yarrow, Common Yarrow
Achillea millefolium is a hardy, spreading herbaceous perennial valued for its finely divided, fern-like foliage and flat clusters of small flowers. Commonly known as yarrow, it is an excellent low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant for sunny borders, gravel gardens, wildflower planting and wildlife-friendly landscapes. It performs well in poor, well-drained soils and attracts a wide range of beneficial insects.
Indigenous: No – not indigenous to South Africa; SANBI records it as a naturalised exotic in South Africa. Red List Growth Habit: Spreading, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, generally reaching around 50–100 cm in height Foliage: Finely divided, fern-like green foliage with an aromatic scent Flowers: Flat clusters of small white, cream or pink flowers held on upright branching stems during summer Position: Full sun; performs best in an open, sunny position Watering: Moderate while establishing; highly drought tolerant once established Soil: Well-drained soil including sandy, loamy or poor soils; avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions Wildlife: Excellent wildlife plant; flowers attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies, beetles and other beneficial insects Uses: Flower borders, gravel gardens, wildflower gardens, cottage gardens, mass planting, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and drought-tolerant landscaping.
🌿 Garden Design & Use Guide
✔ Hedging: ⭐⭐ Limited – can form a low informal planting but is not suited to formal hedging
✔ Screening / Privacy: ⭐ Not Suitable – too low and open to provide meaningful privacy screening
✔ Shade Creation: ⭐ Not Suitable – does not develop a large enough canopy to provide shade
✔ Groundcover: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good – spreading growth can create useful low planting when mass planted
✔ Container Use: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good – suitable for containers when planted in well-drained growing media
✔ Low Maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent – hardy and requires little maintenance once established
✔ Waterwise / Drought Tolerance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent – highly drought tolerant once established
✔ Coastal Tolerance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good – suitable for exposed positions and many coastal-style gardens
✔ Garden Style Fit: Cottage gardens, gravel gardens, wildlife gardens, wildflower planting, Mediterranean gardens, waterwise gardens and naturalistic landscapes
💡 Planting Tip: Plant Achillea millefolium in full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid overly rich soil, as this can encourage tall, floppy growth. Cutting back after flowering helps maintain a tidy appearance and can encourage further flowering.
