Yarrow

Yarrow is a perennial flowering plant that produces beautiful clustered white flowers. The blooms take the shape of an umbrella-like canopy of mini blooms. Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, it can be grown in USDA Hardiness zones 3-10. Yarrow can be used for medical recipes but also makes a great pollinator or cut flower to add to bouquets. Achillea millefolium. 120 days to maturity. 1 gram (approx. 8,000 seeds per gram) 

Yarrow requires regular pruning and “deadheading” in order to keep the plant in continuous bloom. It can be easily grown from seed and doesn’t require much attention once the plant has been established. Common yarrow adapts to many different types of soil conditions, from sandy soil to clay soil. It is drought-tolerant and typically only takes about 1/2″ of water weekly. You’ll want to stop watering during bouts of frequent rainfall.

For more growing tips and tricks, check out the Growing Guide!

Yarrow Planting Information

Planting Method: direct seed or transplant

When to Plant: late spring to early summer

Planting Depth: 1/4″

Seed Spacing: 12″

Row Spacing: 12-24″

Days to Maturity: 120 days

Disease Resistance: n/a