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Yarrow

Yarrow is listed botanically as Achillea millefolium. It may also be listed as Common Yarrow, bloodwort, carpenter's weed, milenrama. Hardy aromatic perennial with flat clusters of small flowers and finely divided foliage. Yarrow is drought tolerant once established, attracts beneficial insects, and works well in sunny borders, meadow-style plantings, and cut-flower gardens. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and lower water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Achillea and in the family Asteraceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as forb/herb. PlotPal currently carries Yarrow as an outdoor growing and flower reference. Growing note: Grow in full sun and lean to average, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy fertilizer, which can make stems floppy. Cut back after the first flush of bloom for tidier regrowth, and divide spreading clumps when they become crowded. Propagation or sowing note: Direct seed. If planting indoors, harden off before transplanting seedlings outside. Plant-health prevention note: Provide airflow and drainage and avoid overwatering or overfertilizing established plants. Pest-prevention note: Inspect tender growth and flower stems and use targeted low-impact controls if pest populations become heavy. Common pests in the reference include Aphids, Spittlebugs. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.