: a widely naturalized strong-scented Eurasian composite herb (Achillea millefolium) with finely dissected leaves and small usually white corymbose flowers
also
: any of several congeneric plants
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Under a blue sky and puffy clouds, a gentle wind blew through a sea of about 6,000 native plants — Santa Barbara milk vetch, golden yarrow and purple sage.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
To prevent floppiness, trim yarrow right after flowering to support compact growth and promote another bloom cycle.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Pest-repelling herbs like bee balm, yarrow, lavender, rosemary, and thyme can help protect your garden.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Some types top out at 1 foot tall or less, making yarrow a good ground cover for dry, sunny areas.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
To prevent floppiness, trim yarrow right after flowering to support compact growth and promote another bloom cycle.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Pest-repelling herbs like bee balm, yarrow, lavender, rosemary, and thyme can help protect your garden.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Some types top out at 1 foot tall or less, making yarrow a good ground cover for dry, sunny areas.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Yarrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yarrow. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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