White common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) in bloom, highlighting the flat-topped flower clusters characteristic of the species at the Kimmel Education and Research Center, June 2025.
Yarrow is a resilient perennial that thrives in hot, dry conditions and poor soils where many other plants struggle. Its finely textured, aromatic foliage forms a low, spreading clump that produces flat-topped clusters of flowers in early to mid-summer. Yarrow performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, and excessive moisture or fertility can lead to weak growth. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and beneficial insects and can be left standing to add texture to the landscape or harvested for dried arrangements.
'Flowerburst Fruitbowl'
'Flowerburst Fruitbowl' is a perennial that offers a lively mix of summer color in both the landscape and floral arrangements. Plants produce large, 2–4 inch flower umbels in shades ranging from cream and lemon to raspberry, cherry, and salmon. Growing about 2 feet tall, Flowerburst Fruitbowl develops strong, sturdy stems well suited for cutting, while still providing abundant blooms for pollinators. This easy-to-grow perennial performs best in full sun, matures in approximately 120 days, and can be used in beds, borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and meadow or prairie-style plantings.