Common Name:
Yarrow

Scientific Name:
Achillea millefolium L.

Family:
Composite (Compositae)

Plant Description:
A perennial plant reaching 1-2 feet in height and reproducing by seed and underground rhizomes. Leaves are lance-shaped in design and arranged alternately on the stem. Flower heads are small and broken into 5-10 white ray flowers. Flowering occurs during the months of June-August.

Remarks:
Yarrow can be found commonly throughout the state. It often grows in meadows, pastures, and waste areas. It may be found growing along dikes and ditch edges. It may also invade new plantings and bare areas of established beds. It is not a serious weed pest.