{"product_id":"achillea-millefolium-yellow","title":"Achillea millefolium - Yellow Yarrow","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlat-topped clusters of bright yellow flowers sit above finely divided, fern-like foliage from early summer through to autumn, creating a cheerful display that is loved by pollinators. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Yellow Yarrow is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial that brings long-lasting colour, texture, and wildlife value to borders, meadow-style planting, and cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/b\u003e, commonly known as Yarrow, is one of the most versatile garden perennials. Its upright flower heads provide a striking contrast to softer planting, while its finely textured foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. Easy to grow and highly resilient, it is particularly valuable in wildlife gardens and sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerbaceous, Long Flowering, Drought Tolerant, Pollinator Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e June to September\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e March to November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (thousand-leaved yarrow)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarrow\u003cbr\u003eCommon Yarrow\u003cbr\u003eYellow Yarrow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe species \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is native throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and North America, where it grows naturally in grasslands, meadows, roadsides, and open countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut plants back to near ground level in late autumn or early spring before new growth emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent plant for wildlife. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and many other beneficial insects. The flower heads provide easy access to nectar for a wide range of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrives in full sun and is ideal for cottage gardens, wildlife borders, prairie-style planting, gravel gardens, and meadow schemes. Best planted in an open, sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly while establishing. Once established, yarrow is highly drought tolerant and generally only requires watering during prolonged periods of exceptionally dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers well-drained soil and grows happily in sandy, chalky, or loamy conditions. It tolerates relatively poor soils and often performs better in less fertile ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequires very little feeding. A light spring mulch of garden compost is usually sufficient. Excessive fertiliser can lead to floppy growth and reduced flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild toxicity has been reported if consumed in large quantities by cats, dogs, and horses. Contact with the sap may occasionally cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Planting in normal garden settings is generally considered low risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant alongside salvias, echinaceas, ornamental grasses, and hardy geraniums for a colourful, drought-tolerant border that flowers for months and attracts a wealth of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe genus name \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAchillea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is linked to the legendary Greek hero \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAchilles\u003c\/span\u003e, who was said to have used yarrow to treat the wounds of his soldiers during the Trojan War. The species name \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003emillefolium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e means “thousand leaves”, referring to its finely divided foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":58278316474749,"sku":"1451902621871","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/achillea-millefolium-yellow-yarrow-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-4317449.jpg?v=1781743900","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/achillea-millefolium-yellow","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}