Common Yarrow is a
native
perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in grassland and waste ground, to a mature height of up to 60cm.
Yarrow is a good choice for wildlife gardens, as it attracts a wide range of birds and insects. Yarrow is used in herbal medicine to treat ailments including fevers and gastrointestinal disorders.
Botanic classification and naming: Common Yarrow is a member of the Daisy (Asteraceae) family. The genus name
'Achillea' identifies the plant as a Yarrow and its species name 'millefolium' means 'thousand leaves'.
Concerns: Yarrow is toxic to pets and horses.
Benefits: Yarrow is pollinated by butterflies, moths and hoverflies. It also provides food for caterpillars of several species of butterfly and moth, such as the Large Skipper and the Belted Beauty. Yarrow attracts insect-eating birds and its seeds are eaten by songbirds.
Benefits to wildlife are also indicated with orange icons in the plant profile bar at the top.
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