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| Identification |
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Genus
Achillea
Species
millefolium
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
yarrow
milfoil
thousand seal
nosebleed
Family
COMPOSITAE
Specimen number
S12731
Data source
CrscntBlm;ColorNat p27;BtrflyCa p75;DyePl p70;HtZn p69;MedPl p54;Frgnt p274;Xeri p283
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Poor
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Don's at Tuolumne
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Patio wall
Garden notes
The leaves of Achillea millefolium have a mildly pungent aroma. The flowers of Nosebleed (also known as yarrow, milfoil or thousand seal) as well as the whole plant and the leaves have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including yellow, olive green, green, brilliant yellow, yellow-gray and grayish-pink. Yarrow is used in Lapland for dyeing. It is used in dyeing wool. When dyeing with this plant, alum is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this species has a texture that is poor. It does well in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Vanessa cardui (painted lady butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antispasmodic
astringent
bitter
diaphoretic
hypotensive
febrifuge
diuretic
urinary antiseptic
hemostatic
emmenagogue
anti-inflammatory
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Leaves
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Use essential oil only under professional guidance.
Medicinal notes
Achillea millefolium has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an antispasmodic, as an astringent, as a bitter and as a diaphoretic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Nosebleed (sometimes called yarrow, milfoil or thousand seal) should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. The aerial parts together with the leaves and the essential oil are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist. Use essential oil only under professional guidance.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
pungent odor
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Flowers
Whole plant
Leaves
Dye color
yellow,olive green,green,brilliant yellow,yellow-gray,grayish-pink
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Achillea millefolium is a wildflower and is thought to originate from Lapland.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Achillea millefolium is a perennial. Flowers: Nosebleed (locally known in some parts as yarrow, milfoil or thousand seal) has flat topped flower clusters that are up to 5" across. Flowers are often found in such colors as pink, yellow or white.
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