Achillea millefolium 'Yarrow'

[Ex. Shropshire, England]

Asteraceae: aromatic perennial herb growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in), hardy to zone 2,  flowers are flat umbels, mostly white with occasional pink flowered individuals occur from June to August, a common sight across Britain in grassy, open habitats and on a wide range of soils. It can be found in both short  and rough grasslands such as road verges. Native to Europe, including Britain, north to 71°, and east to western Asia.

USES:

The Leaves can be used either raw or cooked, they have a bitter flavour, and make an acceptable addition to mixed salads, but are best used when young. The leaves where once used as a hop-substitute for flavouring and as a preservative for beer .

Yarrow has a high reputation and is widely employed in herbal medicine, administered both internally and externally. It is used in the treatment of a very wide range of disorders but is particularly valuable for treating wounds, stopping the flow of blood, treating colds, fevers, kidney diseases, and menstrual pain.

GROWING INFORMATION:

Seeds germinate freely and can be sown at any time of year when conditions are suitable for growth. Can be quite competitive, producing luxuriant growth on deep fertile soil.

HARVESTED: 2019

APPROX. 1000+ SEEDS