Achillea Also Known As Yarrow
Someone asked me: why are you posting yarrow? Is it your favorite flower? No, I responded. My favorite flower, at least for this year, is cosmos.
So why am I posting about yarrow? I realized I am posting in order to learn yarrow’s health benefits. Here are a few:
- Improve digestion
- Accelerate wound healing
- Alleviate colds or the flu with yarrow tea
- Reduce inflammation
You can learn more about the healing properties of white yarrow (yarrow millefolium) elsewhere.
Yarrow comes in a variety of colors. In my backyard I have big yellow yarrow flowers that are currently in bloom in July. In the front of my house I have white yarrow. Yarrows are perennials. The Latin name is Achillea.
Pictured is achillea millefolium (white yarrow), coreopsis, and lamb’s ear flowers. I painted the illustration with watercolor, gouache, and collage for the bright pink lamb’s ear flowers.
Michelle says
I used to grow cosmos, but since there are bigger plants that are already getting taller by the time I plant them, I haven’t been able to get them back. But between those and tall sunflowers, they are my favorites. Darn I wish I could paint or draw…. Michelle.
Leora says
Michelle, it's not too late to learn to draw. I could teach you if you lived closer. Thanks for your sweet comment and for finding me and my blog again.
Marina Owens says
Pretty flowers and beautiful art!
Leora says
Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comment, Marina.
shiju sugunan says
So much great info on yarrow's health benefits, and your artwork is truly stunning.
Leora says
Thank you!
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