Yarrow Flower

Botanical Name: Achillea
Common Names: Milfoil, Thousand Weed, Nose Bleed, Bloodwort, Staunchweed
Cultivation: Full sun to partial shade in well drained, average to poor soil
Colors: Pink, Yellow, White
Uses: A nice dried flower head used as dried flower accent
Regions: Europe, Asia, North America. Common along roadsides and in pastures

Cultivation of Yarrow
Yarrow is an undemanding plant that thrives even in poor soil but does best in a sunny position with good drainage and light soil. Plants are susceptible to diseases in humid areas.

Propagate from seeds, by root division or from woody cuttings taken in autumn or spring. They can take a year or two to establish themselves from seed.

Drying of Yarrow
To dry yarrow, cut them at their peak before they start to fade and hang them head-down in clusters of 6 to 12 in a dry, airy place out of sun.

Uses of Yarrow
Yarrow is a nice dried flower head used as a dried flower accent. Dry herb is used as a flavoring. It is also used in making aromatic tea. They are also used for medicinal uses. They are used for loss of appetite, digestive complaints, increase urine flow, inflammation, fever, wound healing and to fight infection.