This long-cultivated member of the Aster family is native to North America, Europe, and western Asia. Also called Soldier’s Woundwort, it has been used to control bleeding, reduce inflammation, and promote perspiration to relieve fevers. The Common Yarrow’s ability to naturalize was noted as early as 1709 when John Lawson recorded “Yarrow abundance” in A New Voyage to Carolina. Although its growth may need to be kept in check, A. millefolium makes a fine addition to cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, and meadows, works well as a cut flower for fresh and dried arrangements, and is not attractive to deer due to its aromatic foliage.
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