Yarrow
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a robust perennial wildflower with feathery aromatic leaves and flat-topped clusters of tiny flowers in white, yellow, pink, or red. Named after Achilles, who is said to have used it to heal wounds.
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- Sunlight
- full
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 40-80 cm
- Care level
- easy
- Lifecycle
- perennial
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
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The Victorian language of flowers
“Named after Achilles, who healed wounds with it.”
- Cure for a broken heart
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Plant saplings in lean to moderately fertile, well-draining garden soil in April or September.
- 2
Flat clusters of tiny blooms in pastel and vibrant shades flower from June through September.
- 3
Cut back spent flower stalks to ground level in late autumn to keep foliage tidy.
- 4
Native mountain perennial; completely cold-hardy through freezing valley winters.
Care Instructions
Water when topsoil dries; avoid constant wetness during cold spells.
Feed with compost plus low-dose phosphorus-potassium every 3-4 weeks.
Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom duration.
Provide light afternoon shade in late spring when temperatures rise.