Yarrow - Achillea millefolium

Yarrow is a perennial that is herbaceous with lofty white flowers that add a touch of airiness and height, and feathery green leaves that give plenty of texture to your garden.

Plant Details - Yarrow

Family: Asteraceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 3 ft.

Spread: 1 – 3 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Summer

Flower Color: White

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees and butterflies

Landscape Uses and Maintenance – Yarrow

Yarrow is a perennial that adds a touch of whimsical, gentle beauty to the garden. It has tufts of white fragrant flowers.

Plant it in your border, cottage garden, meadow garden, or your pollinator or butterfly garden. This plant is a truly versatile choice that will add both height and unique texture to your garden. Plant it with Verbena, Bee Balm, and Coneflower to add layers and create both depth and airiness in your garden beds.

This plant grows best when planted in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. For consistent and vigorous blooms ensure it is planted in an area with full sun. Do not plant in full shade.

This is a considerably hardy plant that is easily propagated. It has a long bloom period, and the season is extended by its seedheads that stay until eaten by birds. Leave the stems standing through the fall. You can leave the seeds to self sow, and also divide the plant once it is firmly established and spreading. Always divide during the spring when the plant is dormant.

Easy to care for, making this a gardener’s favorite plant. It is a low maintenance plant that is suitable for gardeners of all levels, from the new gardener to the most experienced one.

Drought tolerant. Give it water only in cases of extreme dry periods.

Deer resistant, pathogen, and pest resistant.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Yarrow is a pollinator favorite! It is the host plant for many beloved pollinators and will attract both bees and butterflies to your garden.

Other varieties of this plant have red, yellow, or pink flowers. Collect them all to create a stunning rainbow effect in your garden.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Height at Maturity

Over 12"

Care

Yarrow thrives in well-drained soil with moderate watering. Deadhead finished flowers to encourage more flowers and prevent self-seeding. Trim back in late fall to maintain plant shape. Watch for pests and diseases and treat issues promptly.

Plant Reproduction

Yarrow spreads by self-sowing and underground stems.

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