Growing Summer Pastels Mix Achillea Garden Seeds

Summer Pastels Seed Mix debuted as a 1990 All-America Selections Flower Winner for its "strong-stemmed pastel flower clusters" and "blooming faithfully year after year."

Achillea millefolium, or more commonly known as yarrow, is native to many moderate climates throughout the northern hemisphere. The genus Achillea is named after the Greek hero Achilles, who is said to have treated his wounded soldiers with the plant. Yarrow is toxic to animals, however it has proved medicinally useful to humans for various ailments such as skin rash, nausea/vomiting, and as a fever reducer. Yarrow works well in a lot of DIY tea blends because it is a well-known blood coagulant. It does wonders for nosebleeds and heavy menstrual cycles. However, it contains salicylic acid and can therefore be dangerous if taken with other blood thinning medications, such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), and warfarin (Coumadin).

- Wikipedia - Achillea millefolium