Yarrows form mat-like plants. Foliage is dark green and deeply cut. In early summer flower stalks rise to 24 in. tall. Yarrow's showy blooms attract butterflies, are excellent cut for fresh or dried arrangements. Plants flower from June to September. Easy to grow, common yarrow is widely adapted, tolerates both heat and poor soil. Winter hardy to zone 3.Achillea millefolium, A. ptarmica, A. filipendula
A mix of blood-red, cerise, cream, yellow, and white. All the good traits of yarrow, but in an irresistible blend of colors. The large flower clusters are in reality made up of scores of tiny daisies, last a long time, and bloom until very cold weather.Easy to grow perennial with abundant multi-colored blooms Fragrant heirloom with mid-season Summer blooms Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas Full Sun Sprouts in 14-21 Days Ideal Temperature: 68 Degrees F Seed Depth: Surface Sow Plant Spacing: 24" Frost Hardy: Yes Achillea millefoliumLIFE CYCLE: Perennial LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun PLANTING SEASON: Spring, Fall COLOR: Mixed PLANT HEIGHT: Up to 16 inches PLANT SPACING: 12-24 inches PLANTING DEPTH: 1/8 inch SOWING METHOD: Direct Sow WATER NEEDS: Low COLD STRATIFICATION: Yes SEEDS PER PACKET: 50 HARDINESS ZONES: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Prefers full sun, can tolerate dry well-draining soils. Surface-sow seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost. Keep moist, but not soggy; grow plants until large enough to transplant. Set out after frost has passed.Plant Yarrow Seeds: Sow yarrow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil, do not cover. Light aids germination. Kept at 70° F., germination in 14-28 days. Can direct sow yarrow seeds into prepared seedbeds thinly, in rows spaced 24 in. apart? Thin seedlings to 2-3 ft. apart.Grow Yarrow: Full sun. Drought tolerant once established, best appearance with some summer water. Average to poor soil, good drainage. Plants tolerate salt, ideal perennial for coastal landscapes. Excellent cut flowers, fresh or dried. Cut plants back by half when flowers fade to stimulate repeat bloom. Divide when plants become crowded. Yarrow is deer and rabbit resistant. Flowers attract butterflies and beneficial insects. Easy to grow.WHEN TO PLANT YARROW SEEDS Start Yarrow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the season, or sow directly into the garden after the last frost of the season has passed.WHERE TO PLANT YARROW SEEDS Yarrow thrives in well-draining, dry, sandy loams with access to full sun (6-8 hours of sun per day) and protection from high winds. Avoid rich, moist soils, or the plant tends to suffer and flop over or become leggy. Yarrow plants will readily spread via seeds or rhizomes, so it may be beneficial to plant in an area with plenty of room for Yarrow to populate.HOW TO PLANT YARROW SEEDS When started outdoors, spread Yarrow seeds via broadcasting into moistened soil and do not bury or cover them, as light is required for the germination process. Keep the soil moist as the seeds germinate. Weed out weaker plants until plants are 18-24 inches apart as they grow larger or as they are transplanted into the garden from indoors.HOW TO CARE FOR YARROW Deadheading of spent flowers encourages a new flush of bloom throughout the season. Water Yarrow sparingly but deeply. On particularly hot days, a bit of water may revivify the plant. Yarrow will aggressively spread through reseeding or via rhizomes, dividing the plants every few years can facilitate the health of the plant. After the blooming season ends, the plant can be cut back to the ground to tidy up the planting area.
A mix of blood-red, cerise, cream, yellow, and white. All the good traits of yarrow, but in an irresistible blend of colors. The large flower clusters are in reality made up of scores of tiny daisies, last a long time, and bloom until very cold weather.Easy to grow perennial with abundant multi-colored blooms Fragrant heirloom with mid-season Summer blooms Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas Full Sun Sprouts in 14-21 Days Ideal Temperature: 68 Degrees F Seed Depth: Surface Sow Plant Spacing: 24" Frost Hardy: Yes Achillea millefoliumLIFE CYCLE: Perennial LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun PLANTING SEASON: Spring, Fall COLOR: Mixed PLANT HEIGHT: Up to 16 inches PLANT SPACING: 12-24 inches PLANTING DEPTH: 1/8 inch SOWING METHOD: Direct Sow WATER NEEDS: Low COLD STRATIFICATION: Yes SEEDS PER PACKET: 50 HARDINESS ZONES: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Prefers full sun, can tolerate dry well-draining soils. Surface-sow seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost. Keep moist, but not soggy; grow plants until large enough to transplant. Set out after frost has passed.Plant Yarrow Seeds: Sow yarrow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil, do not cover. Light aids germination. Kept at 70° F., germination in 14-28 days. Can direct sow yarrow seeds into prepared seedbeds thinly, in rows spaced 24 in. apart? Thin seedlings to 2-3 ft. apart.Grow Yarrow: Full sun. Drought tolerant once established, best appearance with some summer water. Average to poor soil, good drainage. Plants tolerate salt, ideal perennial for coastal landscapes. Excellent cut flowers, fresh or dried. Cut plants back by half when flowers fade to stimulate repeat bloom. Divide when plants become crowded. Yarrow is deer and rabbit resistant. Flowers attract butterflies and beneficial insects. Easy to grow.WHEN TO PLANT YARROW SEEDS Start Yarrow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the season, or sow directly into the garden after the last frost of the season has passed.WHERE TO PLANT YARROW SEEDS Yarrow thrives in well-draining, dry, sandy loams with access to full sun (6-8 hours of sun per day) and protection from high winds. Avoid rich, moist soils, or the plant tends to suffer and flop over or become leggy. Yarrow plants will readily spread via seeds or rhizomes, so it may be beneficial to plant in an area with plenty of room for Yarrow to populate.HOW TO PLANT YARROW SEEDS When started outdoors, spread Yarrow seeds via broadcasting into moistened soil and do not bury or cover them, as light is required for the germination process. Keep the soil moist as the seeds germinate. Weed out weaker plants until plants are 18-24 inches apart as they grow larger or as they are transplanted into the garden from indoors.HOW TO CARE FOR YARROW Deadheading of spent flowers encourages a new flush of bloom throughout the season. Water Yarrow sparingly but deeply. On particularly hot days, a bit of water may revivify the plant. Yarrow will aggressively spread through reseeding or via rhizomes, dividing the plants every few years can facilitate the health of the plant. After the blooming season ends, the plant can be cut back to the ground to tidy up the planting area.