Yarrow, Coastal (Achillea millefolium L. var. litoralis), packet of 100 seeds
$2.95
Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Hardy to Zones 4 to 8
(Oregon Coast Yarrow, Coastal Yarrow) Native to the coast of Oregon and California, this is the largest flowered yarrow worldwide, with flattened heads that can reach 8 inches wide (see photo). Furthermore, they are aromatic to the max, provide a heavenly retreat for native pollinators, are vigorous spreaders and protectors of coastal bluff and other lands threatened by erosion. Traditional usage (American Indian, TWM): astringent, hemostatic, antibacterial. Plant prefers full sun and fast draining soils. Sow seed in spring and transplant after the seedlings are big enough to thrive on their own. Space plants 3 feet apart.
100 seeds per packet, Open Pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s
Nicola –
The flowers are more or less the same size than my usual yarrow, but I still find it an interesting plant because the leaves are much bigger and more aromatic.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Nicola,
An interesting comment in that the flowers on our coastal yarrow are several times larger than those of the mountain yarrow. I guess there are regional variables involved here.
Richo
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Xochi –
Can this species of yarrow be used just like official yarrow (for teas and such)?
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Richo Cech –
Yes, they are medicinally interchangeable. The mountain type is a bit more concentrated in active constituents.
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