Achillea millefolium – Common Yarrow Plug
White Blooms & Feathery Foliage | Tough Native for Sunny, Dry Spots
Bring lasting summer color and a burst of pollinator activity to your garden with Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), a beloved native perennial with flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers held above soft, fern-like aromatic foliage. This 2″ x 5″ planting plug will grow into a drought-tolerant, spreading plant that thrives in lean, sunny spots—perfect for meadow plantings, native borders, or low-water landscapes.
At a Glance:
- Bloom Time: June–August
- Height at Maturity: 1–3 feet
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Moisture: Dry to medium, well-drained
- Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial wasps
Planting Notes:
- Thrives in poor, lean soils—avoid rich or consistently wet conditions, which cause floppy growth and root rot
- Spreads via rhizomes and self-seeds; divide every 2–3 years to keep it tidy and vigorous
- Extremely drought-tolerant once established
- Best planted in spring or fall; may take 1–2 seasons to bloom fully from plug size
Warning: Yarrow is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
Common Yarrow is one of the most adaptable natives you can grow—tough enough for poor soils and dry summers, beautiful enough for a cottage garden, and ecologically rich enough for a serious pollinator planting. A workhorse wildflower that earns its place everywhere it grows.
Ordering & Pickup Information
You can pre-order this plant online or purchase it in person during the Roberts PTO Native Plant Sale.
Online orders will be available for pickup at any of the following sale events:
- Friday, May 29 – Time TBD
- Saturday, May 30 – Time TBD
Pickup will take place at Roberts Elementary near the playground.
Native Plant Plugs – Affordable, Resilient, and Ready to Grow
Bring your landscape to life with native plants grown from seed in deep-rooted plugs. These young perennials may be small now, but they’re packed with potential—designed to establish quickly, support pollinators, and thrive in your local conditions.
Why Choose Plugs?
If you’re used to picking up gallon-size nursery pots, plugs may feel small—but here’s why they’re a smart investment:
- Stronger roots, less stress: Our deep plugs grow roots down, not around, so they take off fast when planted.
- Budget-friendly: Ideal for covering large areas or starting a garden on a budget.
- Locally adapted: These native plants are grown from seed and hardened off outdoors, so they’re ready to handle your climate.
What to Expect
Patience pays off! These are first-year perennials, so most will focus on root growth in year one, with blooming and full performance by year two or three—depending on the species and growing conditions.
You may see a few flowers in the first season, but the real show starts next year. Think of this as an investment in a long-lasting, low-maintenance landscape.
Planting & Care
- Prepare the soil: Remove weeds and loosen soil before planting.
- Plant deep: Bury the full plug so the crown is level with the soil.
- Water well: Keep moist for the first few weeks to help roots establish.
- Mulch lightly: Great for moisture retention and weed suppression—just keep mulch off the stem.
Designed for Pollinators. Built to Last.
Whether you're starting a meadow, filling a border, or restoring habitat, native plugs are the best way to build beauty that supports bees, butterflies, and birds—from the ground up.
