Achillea, Yarrow, Roadside Weed

  • Post published:07/22/2013
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Achillea millefolium is a member of the compositae or daisylike family, but the tiny five rays give the appearance of a five petaled flower. The foliage is delicately ferny. While I may not have liked Queen Anne's Lace as a child, I always liked yarrow. When I became a gardener I realized that there are many yarrows, that achillea comes in a whole palette of colors. I have grown Achillea 'Cornonation Gold' with its deep color and large…