White - Yarrow Seeds
For the gardener looking to dress up their garden with something special, Common White Yarrow is an excellent choice! Boasting finely divided, fern-like leaves and a pungent scent that will fill your senses, it has sturdy stems and long-lasting white flowers that attract beneficial insects. Of course, its unique beauty doesn’t end there - when used as a dried flower, you can count on breathtakingly gorgeous results every time. Don’t forget its history of being used as an herb too; from colds and fevers, to wounds and beyond.
GROWING TIPS
Start seed indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Light is required for germination. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 55-65°F. Keep seeds moist through bottom watering, or lightly misting soil surface making sure not to displace small seeds. Transplant to the garden after your average last frost date. Or, plant seeds directly into the garden 2-4 weeks after your average last frost date, or in the fall for spring germination. Makes an excellent cut flower, often used for herbal remedies and attracts beneficial insects. Perennial in Zones 3-9
SEED FACTS
Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
Days to Maturity: 120
Seed Depth: Surface-1/8"
Days to Sprout: 10-14
Plant Spacing: 12-24"
Row Spacing: 24"
Light Requirements: Sunny / Part shade
Plant Height: 12-36"
Life Cycle: Perennial
Frost Hardy: Yes