Characteristics Table | |
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Growth Habit | Rhizomatous |
Flood Tolerance | N/A |
Drought Tolerance | Excellent |
Salt Tolerance | N/A |
Soil PH | Neutral |
Soil Type | Coarse to Medium |
Approx. Seeds/lb | 4,000,000 |
Canopy Mature Height | 30-100 cm |
Western Yarrow
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis, native
• Long-lived, native perennial wildlflower
• Small, flat white flowers in clusters
• Flowers spring to fall
• Fern-like leaves
• Extremely drought tolerant
• Used for prairie restoration, mine reclamation and roadsides
• Pollinator habitat for native bees
• Can be used for ornamental purposes for naturalized landscapes
• Thrives in recently disturbed soils
• Palatable to livestock and wildlife
• Prefers full sun
• Highly variable plant