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achillea millefolium

Achillea is an upright, aromatic Yarrow that produces beautiful cream colored flowering heads that grow upon tall, delicately leaved stalks. Used for their ornamental charm, these dainty flowering herbs with feathery grayish-green leaves dry easily and make great elements to cut or dried bouquets. Also attractive garden plants, Achilleas grow up to three feet tall and may need to be staked to keep their posture. Ranging from very light white and almost cream, this variety of Achillea Millefolium is a show stopper in the garden!

Also used medicinally to cure a number of ailments, achillea millefolium's astringent and anti-inflammatory properties have made it popular since the Ancient Greeks. Yarrow gains its name from the hero Achilles in Homer's epic tale, it was told that he used the herb to strengthen his soldiers and help heal their wounds. Its use on the battlefield also gave the plant the name "herbal militaris". Highly regarded by Native Americans as well, they referred to yarrow as "life medicine" and used it to cure toothaches, earaches and for treating cuts, bruises and burns. Traditionally, achillea millefolium has been used to also cure colds, respiratory infections, inflammation and as an external soak for treating eczema. In modern medicine, salicylic acid is extracted from the plant and is used as an element in Aspirin. It has been noted to relieve allergy symptoms when taken as a tea.

It is used as a culinary herb, although cooking it can bring out a bitterness. It can be used fresh with fruit and in any creamy dessert or try finely chopped young leaves in a salad.

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The flowering heads are the most medicinally beneficial part of the achillea 'yarrow' plant, and the millefolium variety is the most medicinally potent. Deadheading old flowers will encourage the plant to produce more blooms for longer.

A terrific companion plant, Achillea Millefolium is as helpful to the health of its neighboring plants as it is to humans. It attracts predatory insects that feed on hungry larvae while repelling unwanted pests, and its chemical properties actually improve poor soil and the welfare of nearby plants. Like Comfrey, Achillea 'Yarrow' plants also make a great fertilizer and compost additive.

CAUTION: Should not be ingested by pregnant women or children

DOES NOT GROW WELL INDOORS