Yarrow "Summer Pastels"
This listing refers to the sale of seeds. Each packet contains 100 seeds.
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Other common names include old man's pepper, devil's nettle, sanguinary, milfoil, soldier's woundwort, and thousand seal. A perennial to rediscover, it is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America.
This easy-to-grow plant is maintenance-free and exceptionally heat and drought-resistant. It's an excellent perennial bedding plant, hardy and easy to grow in all regions. With its more carpet-like habit, it is a great ground cover. It forms a tall, feathery clump with aromatic, grayish-green, sharply-cut leaves.
The "Summer f2 Pastels" yarrow series of has been bred to do well in pots and as a cut flower. These flowers love sunny conditions and will bloom their first year.
Height at maturity: 60-75 cm
Width at maturity: 60 cm
Light needs: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: As low as -15°C
Type of soil: Well draining
Soil pH: neutral
Pests and disease: Powdery mildew is common, so are aphids
Where to plant: Lawns, flowerbeds, rock gardens and borders
Features: Great for biodiversity and pollinators! Several types of birds, including the common starling, use yarrow to line their nests. It is also a great source of food for pollinators.
Pruning: Pinch off any dead foliage; remove old flowers to encourage new blooms
Flowering period: July-September
STARTING YOUR SEEDS
You can either direct seed your yarrow in the fall, later spring, or early summer, or you can sow them in a greenhouse in seed cells 8-10 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite to retain moisture and hold seeds in place. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid moving the seeds. 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.
Time to germinate: 10-14 days
Germination temperature: 17-20°C (65-72°F)
Best time to plant: March-April, September-October
Reasonable time to plant: February-April, August-November
Plant spacing: 30-60 cm (12-24 in)
Harvest when pollen is visible on the flowers. Hang to dry.
Description
This listing refers to the sale of seeds. Each packet contains 100 seeds.
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Other common names include old man's pepper, devil's nettle, sanguinary, milfoil, soldier's woundwort, and thousand seal. A perennial to rediscover, it is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America.
This easy-to-grow plant is maintenance-free and exceptionally heat and drought-resistant. It's an excellent perennial bedding plant, hardy and easy to grow in all regions. With its more carpet-like habit, it is a great ground cover. It forms a tall, feathery clump with aromatic, grayish-green, sharply-cut leaves.
The "Summer f2 Pastels" yarrow series of has been bred to do well in pots and as a cut flower. These flowers love sunny conditions and will bloom their first year.
Height at maturity: 60-75 cm
Width at maturity: 60 cm
Light needs: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: As low as -15°C
Type of soil: Well draining
Soil pH: neutral
Pests and disease: Powdery mildew is common, so are aphids
Where to plant: Lawns, flowerbeds, rock gardens and borders
Features: Great for biodiversity and pollinators! Several types of birds, including the common starling, use yarrow to line their nests. It is also a great source of food for pollinators.
Pruning: Pinch off any dead foliage; remove old flowers to encourage new blooms
Flowering period: July-September
STARTING YOUR SEEDS
You can either direct seed your yarrow in the fall, later spring, or early summer, or you can sow them in a greenhouse in seed cells 8-10 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite to retain moisture and hold seeds in place. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid moving the seeds. 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.
Time to germinate: 10-14 days
Germination temperature: 17-20°C (65-72°F)
Best time to plant: March-April, September-October
Reasonable time to plant: February-April, August-November
Plant spacing: 30-60 cm (12-24 in)
Harvest when pollen is visible on the flowers. Hang to dry.
