Achillea millefolium - White Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Pot size: Gallon

White Yarrow is a perennial herb that is likely to become one of your favorite plants. It is an essential addition to a butterfly garden. Long-lasting blooms attract bees, butterflies and birds. It easily reseeds, so plant it somewhere where you are happy to have it spread or cut off the blooms before they go to seed. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be used to make herbal tea. The Native Americans used this plant to reduce pain, fever and treat numerous blood issues. 
Herbaceous Perennial
Zones: 5b-10b 
Size: Grows 1-3 feet in height with a spread of 18 inches.     
Light: Full Sun  
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates a variety of soil conditions 
Water: Low water requirement (careful to not over-water) 
Bloom: Large flat clusters of white flowers, blooms from spring to summer and blooms will last into the fall.
Other notes: Fern-like foliage; Deer resistant.
Uses: Wildlife garden, CA native plant garden, butterfly garden, herbal tea garden, xeriscape.