Used throughout history, Achilles used yarrow leaves to heal his soldiers wounds, hence the genus is named after him. Similar to comfrey, if you layer leaves through the compost heap, it will increase the breakdown of your garden waste.
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 80cm
Spread: 60cm
Soil type: Well drained 
Aspect: Full sun 
Flower colour: White 
Flowering time: Summer