Achillea millefolium or Yarrow is a hardy, vigorous herbaceous perennial with soft, feathery, aromatic dark green foliage and pinky white, flat headed flowers that bloom in summer.
A useful border plant providing attractive clumps of foliage and plenty of colour during summer.
Flower heads can be cut for bright fresh indoor summer colour or and dried when they maintain their colour through winter.
Yarrows are reputed to be general fortifiers, helping the body's natural resistance. They improve digestion, circulation and the function of the liver, gall, bladder and kidneys. They are also valuable wound treatments for cuts and grazes and are used in many cosmetic lotions for cleansing the skin.