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White Yarrow
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White Yarrow

Achillea millefolium
In the United States: Native · also called yarrow, common yarrow, western yarrow

Honeybees visit white yarrow for its abundant and accessible nectar and pollen, making it a reliable summer forage source. Peak bloom occurs in midsummer, providing consistent rewards from late spring through early fall in many regions. It spreads aggressively via rhizomes and can become invasive in some areas, so beekeepers should monitor and divide clumps to maintain garden balance; it's highly drought-tolerant once established.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
Bloom (US) June–September
Hardiness zones3-9
Duration~2 months
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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