Medicinal Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Proa'
Proa is the primary medicinal variety of yarrows. Attracts butterflies and tolerates a wide range of conditions. Wonderful cut flower. Chew the leaves into mush and apply to small cuts to stop the bleeding. For those who shave, it makes a great styptic!
Water: Moderate
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: 18 to 24” tall herb
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Very tolerant
Origin: Europe, Asia
Medicinal Yarrow