White Hit - White Yarrow
Common Names: White Yarrow, White Hit
Botanical names: Achillea millefolium
Availability: Late Spring through Early Fall
Vase life: 10 to 14 days
Storage temperatures: 34 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit
Ethylene Sensitive: Yes
Description: Delicate, flat-topped clusters of small, pure white flowers and feathery, aromatic, green foliage.
Color: Pure White
Botanical facts: Cultivar derived from the native Achillea millefolium, which is indigenous to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
Design notes: The dense clusters of tiny, delicate flowers add a soft and cloud-like texture, ideal for creating depth and volume in arrangements. Ideal for filling spaces between larger focal flowers, creating a lush and cohesive arrangement.
Purchasing hints: Purchase flowers with heads in full white color and long, sturdy stems.
Conditioning: Remove all leaves as they wilt very quickly. Cut with as sharp knife. Hydrate in water for two hours before storage or usage. Use commercial floral preservative / food.
Additional notes: The species name millefolium means "thousand leaves," referencing the finely divided, feathery foliage.