A perennial deciduous plant with clustered flowers on taller stems from the asteraceae family. This plant is hardy through the entire uk down to -20. Scientific name: achillea millefolium (achilles' herb with countless leaves) 'new vintage rose'. Common name: yarrow, common yarrow. Origin: native to most of europe and parts of western asia. The yarrow 'new vintage rose' grows clumps of gorgeous, rose-pink flowers with cream centres on stems shooting up a foot or two from the ground. These flowers spread over the compact foliage which, like miniature ferns, have many branching leaves- giving this species the name millefolium. The yarrow is also named for the legendary hero achilles, who is said to have carried the herb to treat his comrades in battle. Months of interest: flowers june to august. Wildlife value: lots of pollinators, especially bees, hoverflies and butterflies. Good food for moth caterpillars, especially the tawny speckled pug; also attractive to hoverflies. Positioning: d