Why Common Yarrow Works in Arkansas Common yarrow thrives in Arkansas not because our climate mirrors its native western habitats, but because this determined perennial has learned to survive wherever the soil drains fast and the sun beats down. That’s the secret to understanding yarrow here: it’s a plant built for arid conditions trying to … Read more
Why Common Yarrow Works in Alabama Let me be honest right from the start: common yarrow isn’t a native Alabama wildflower. It hails from the western United States and Eurasia. But here’s what I’ve learned after years of wrestling with our heavy clay soils and unpredictable rainfall patterns — sometimes the best plant for a … Read more
Why Common Yarrow Works in Alaska If you’ve driven the Parks Highway or walked the gravel bars along just about any Alaskan river, you’ve seen yarrow—those clusters of white flower heads rising from feathery, fern-like foliage, thriving where many plants would throw up their hands in surrender. Common yarrow isn’t just another perennial for Alaska; … Read more