The Yarrow plant is also used for divination in Chinese culture. The proper name Achillea is taken from Achilles, the Ancient Greek hero who was immortal and invulnerable except for his heel.

who famously used common yarrow to treat wounds on the battlefield. By choosing yarrow as your ground cover, you'll be part of a long tradition of growing this plant, even if you only want it for ...

Peter Yarrow, who died Tuesday at age 86, has long denied that the famous song “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” was about drugs.

They planted herbs historically used by Native Americans: white sage, a food also used in religious ceremonies; yarrow, a medicinal herb; and western redbud, which adds color to Native American ...

Traditional Scottish plants are being used to tell the story of one the country's most famous battles. Heather, yarrow and willow are being planted on Culloden Battlefield near Inverness over the ...