Western Yarrow

Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis: Western Yarrow is a hardy North American perennial wildflower and pollinator plant which thrives particularly in recently disturbed soil. Because of this feature, its seeds are especially useful for planting around work sites, septic berms, meadows, prairies or roadside areas. This variety grows 25-90cm (10-36") tall, with densely hairy, lacy, fern-like leaves. It has an extended bloom period from May to September, and is very attractive to beneficial insects, including predatory wasps, ladybird beetles, and hover-flies. Western Yarrow  exceptionally drought-resistant, so it is great for xeriscaping and erosion control. It is widely used in New Zealand as pasture. Yarrow seeds become a source of food for birds like chickadees, finches, and sparrows in fall and winter.

Perennial.

Average seeds per gram: 6117.