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What is this
Is it invasive
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What plant is this? Is it invasive #930530
Asked May 04, 2026, 10:48 AM EDT
What is this
Is it invasive
Howard County Maryland
Expert Response
Hello and thank you for your question. The plant in your images looks to be a variety of Achillea, or yarrow. There are varieties of yarrow that are considered broadleaf weeds, especially when they appear in maintained turf. There are also varieties of yarrow that are desirable perennials with medicinal uses. There are both native and non-native types, and without a floral display it is near impossible to tell which type you have in your image. That being said, they are not considered invasive, even if they can be deemed "aggressive growers" when they are planted in an ideal location.
