The International Herb Society has chosen Yarrow as the herb of the year for 2024. Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, is a well-known perennial found throughout the world. Its name comes from the famed warrior Achilles whom it is said used it to staunch the wounds of his soldiers. Soldiers in many wars used it for the same purpose and it is found in our kitchen to stop all those little cuts and scrapes that happen there.
In the garden or landscape, yarrow will fit in easily.
It is typically:
Yarrow has appeared in our blog musings several times and we believe it is well deserved to be the Herb of The Year.
It is typically:
- Drought tolerant – isn’t too particular about soil or light conditions
- Deer resistant
- Delicate ferny foliage and clusters of flowers are attractive to butterflies and other beneficial pollinators
- Blooms throughout the summer if deadheaded regularly
- Not too particular about the soil or light
- Start from seeds but will spread from underground runners
- Doesn’t take up a lot of space (unless you let it!)
Yarrow has appeared in our blog musings several times and we believe it is well deserved to be the Herb of The Year.