Yarrow

Botanical name: Achilea millefolium

Common names: Yarrow, common yarrow

Characteristics

• Herbaceous perennial plant that grows in both wet and dry areas, such as
  roadsides, fields, verges and meadows. Widespread distribution
• Flowers: strong scent, appear from June-November. They form flat-top clusters
  of white flowers, although many different colours are found in gardens.
• Leaves: Dark green, feathery leaves. Millefoilium =Thousand leaves
• It was used to stop wounds from bleeding. Achillea derives from Achilles, the
  mythical Greek character who reportedly carried it with his army to treat battle
  wounds.

Dying Properties

• Colour: Yellow
• Parts used/Foraging Season: Flowers. June-November

Location

Poet’s path, above stone wall