Achillea millefolium
(Yarrow)
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 (Yarrow)
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Habitat: Found from foothills up higher into the mountains.

Edibility: Edible

Color: Green with white flowers

Description:
Medicinal teas are made from Yarrow to help fight colds and other ailments. It helps to improve circulation. It has been used for centuries as well to stop bleeding.

Our native Colorado Yarrow has white flowers. Domestic varieties can be purchases with different flower colors such as Pink and Yellow.

Yarrow can also be used as an insect repellent.




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