How to Grow Yarrow

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Details

Plant type: perennial
Planting season: fall, spring
Height: up to 36"
Site: sun / part shade
Seed depth: 1/16"
Days to germination: 10-14 days at 65-72°F (18-22°C)
Days to maturity: 120-130
Plant spacing: 12-24"
Pinch: no

Growing Notes

Transplant (recommended) - Sow into preferred seedling container, 8-10 weeks before planting out. Light is required for germination. Cover seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite to retain moisture and hold seeds in place. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering seed. 3-5 weeks at 55-65°F (13-18°C) in full light are ideal conditions for seedling development. Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors.

Direct seed - Late spring, early summer, or fall.

Harvest

When pollen is visible on the flowers. Hang to dry.

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