"Like the musician, the painter, the poet, and the rest the true lover of flowers is born, not made. And he is born to happiness in this vale of tears, to a certain amount of the purest joy that earth can give her children, joy that is tranquil, innocent, uplifting, unfading"

- Celia Thaxter

About Yarrow achillea

Other common names include Milfoil. Nose Bleed. Carpenter's Weed. Devil's Nettle. Devil's Plaything. Yarroway etc. Yarrow is widely spread in Romania in the meadows, grass and even near the roadside. It multiplies by seeds and in most cases it can be a hassle in people’s gardens. It will bloom from June to September. The lovely flowers are either white or purple. Did you know that this plant is a great tonic and astringent? Tea made from yarrow is an excellent remedy for colds and fevers. If you suffer from kidney disorders, a decoration from yarrow will help you cure your disease. It can also prevent baldness.