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Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Hardy rhizomatous perennial with flat flower clusters on sturdy stems for fresh or dried arrangements.

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Days to germ.

10–14 days

Spacing

12–24 in

Height

16 in

Sun

Sun

How we grow it

Germination

Days to germ.
10–14 d
Depth
0.125 in

Culture

Spacing
12–24 in
Height
16 in
Sun
Sun
Frost
tender
Hardiness zones
3–9

Harvest

Timing · Zone 5a

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sow indoorsApr 9
Outdoor / directMay 21 – Jun 18

Windows are anchored to an average last frost of May 21 (1 year in 10 as early as Apr 29, as late as Jun 2) and an average first frost of Sep 18 (1 year in 10 as early as Sep 6, as late as Oct 8). In a late or early year, slide them with it.

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Trials

Every Yarrow sowingSeed sources, counts, ratings, and the observations kept against each one.Yarrow trials

Varieties

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