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Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Also known as: common yarrow, milfoil
Tough native perennial with flat-topped flower clusters. Attracts beneficial insects. Drought tolerant once established.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing12–24″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth—
Height24–36″
Spread18–36″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
8–10 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
0–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
14–21 days
Days to Harvest
120–365 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–9
Surface sow — needs light. Can spread aggressively. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding. Very low maintenance.
Companion Plants
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