Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Low
Seedling rate:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
12000
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Esmeralda,
Elko,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
0
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
Low

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Disturbance
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Increased soil health
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Available
Citations:

Chandler 1982, Kaye 1997, Sorensen 1974, Burton 2006, Hulme 1996, Hruska 1995, Cole 2006, Purcell 2007, Rinella 2009, Rahimmalk 2009, Mocanu 2009, Paschke 2000, Cane 2016, Zharkikh 2022

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