Gold Yarrow Seeds (Achillea filipendulina)

1000 Seeds

About Yarrow

Yarrow is a versatile plant globally recognized for both its therapeutic qualities and its appealing flowers and foliage. Its robust, spreading rhizomatous roots make it an excellent choice for erosion control along banks and disturbed hillsides, frequently utilized in permaculture to absorb excess rain runoff.

Yarrow is the holistic answer to many ailments. If you aim to repel biting insects or attract pollinators, yarrow is the answer. It draws in numerous butterfly, bee, and beneficial wasp species, while it is also a reliable ingredient in do-it-yourself bug repellent formulations. Furthermore, yarrow remains untouched by deer, adding to its appeal in various landscapes.

When to Plant Yarrow Seeds

Start yarrow indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost of the season, or sow directly into the garden after the last frost of the season has passed.

Where to Plant Yarrow Seeds

Yarrow thrives in well draining, dry, sandy loams with access to full sun (six to eight hours of sun per day) and protection from high winds. Avoid rich, moist soils, or the plant tends to suffer and flop over or become leggy. Yarrow plants will readily spread via seeds or rhizomes, so it may be beneficial to plant in an area with plenty of room for yarrow to populate.

Planting instructions

Common Names: Fernleaf Yarrow, Fern-Leaved Yarrow, Yarrow, Cloth-Of-Gold, Nosebleed

Latin Name: Achillea filipendulina

Species Origin: Caucasus Mountains

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Planting Season: Start In Spring

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Temp: 65F-75F

Germination Days: 10-14 Days

Planting Depth: 0 Inches

Planting Spacing: 16 Inches

Thinned Spacing: 16 Inches

Row Spacing: 32 Inches

Days to Maturity: 120 Days

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: Medium, Light, Dry

Height: 36 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Late Spring, Early Summer

Harvest Season: Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Aromatic, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant