Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is an herbaceous perennial with tall stems, fern-like leaves, and bundles of tiny flower heads that grow in circular blooms.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is an herbaceous perennial with tall stems, fern-like leaves, and bundles of tiny flower heads that grow in circular blooms.
The yarrow plant is simple to grow across a diverse range of landscapes.
The yarrow plant is simple to grow across a diverse range of landscapes.
Plant yarrow in a sunny spot. Yarrow plants need full sun to thrive. Ample sunlight helps the stems grow strong, supporting the weight of the flower heads.
Plant yarrow in a sunny spot. Yarrow plants need full sun to thrive. Ample sunlight helps the stems grow strong, supporting the weight of the flower heads.
Space your yarrow plants one to two feet apart. Using a garden till or your hands, loosen the soil and dig a hole deep enough to cover the roots of each mature plant.
Space your yarrow plants one to two feet apart. Using a garden till or your hands, loosen the soil and dig a hole deep enough to cover the roots of each mature plant.
Stake the yarrow stems for added support. Yarrow grows quickly, so oftentimes the plant requires staking to hold the blooms upright.
Stake the yarrow stems for added support. Yarrow grows quickly, so oftentimes the plant requires staking to hold the blooms upright.
Water yarrow plants sparingly. As a drought-tolerant plant, yarrow needs little watering. Water your yarrow plants only when the soil has dried out—about once a week .
Water yarrow plants sparingly. As a drought-tolerant plant, yarrow needs little watering. Water your yarrow plants only when the soil has dried out—about once a week .
Deadhead yarrow flowers 1. Cut yarrow flowers that are dead to encourage new bloom growth.
Deadhead yarrow flowers1. Cut yarrow flowers that are dead to encourage new bloom growth.
Manage yarrow plant growth. Athough yarrow can be a great, low-maintenance addition to your garden, it can overtake surrounding plants, so be sure to monitor its growth.
Manage yarrow plant growth. Athough yarrow can be a great, low-maintenance addition to your garden, it can overtake surrounding plants, so be sure to monitor its growth.