The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Achillea millefolium. Perennial. A native North American plant that’s popular with pollinators and practically care-free, making it perfect for borders, ground covers, and open meadows. Amazing happy white flowers born on feathery fern-like foliage. In antiquity, yarrow was known as herbal militaris, for its use in staunching the flow of blood from wounds. Native Americans have many uses for the plant, including pain relief, fever reduction, and blood issues of all kinds. The plant commonly flowers from May through June, and is a frequent component in butterfly gardens.[1][2]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Planting Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | loamy, sandy, well-drained soil | once established, minimal watering |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2' | 1-3' tall | 100-109 |
- Additional instructions: Despite yarrow’s many beneficial characteristics, it can also be an invasive grower that readily pushes out its neighbors. Plant responsibly! Plant in an area that receives full sun to encourage compact growth and many flowers. In partial sun, yarrow will grow leggy. Cut off or “deadhead” flowers when they start to fade in mid-summer; this encourages most varieties to produce another round of flowers.[2]
- Harvesting instructions:
Common Diseases and Pests
- Pests: aphids
- Disease: powdery mildew, rust, stem rot
Useful Resources
- https://sustainableseedco.com/products/flower-seed-white-yarrow-seed?variant=3171946233896
- https://www.almanac.com/plant/yarrow
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