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Yarrow |
| Achillea spp. |
Yarrow has flat umbels of small mustard-yellow (shown) or white dried flowers with a more
open appearance.
Dyed: burgundy or mauve |
| Perennial Herb |
| Common Names |
Achillia, Achillea, Yarrow |
| Height |
24 - 48 inches. |
| Cultivar |
Gold Plate, Coronation Gold, Parker's Variety |
| Propagation |
By seed at 70°F, do not cover (seed needs light to germinate).
By root division in spring. |
| Cultivation |
Full sun to partial shade in well drained, average to poor soil.
A handful of bonemeal in May will promote growth. |
| Disease |
Control rust and powdery mildew with sulfur dust. |
| Harvest |
When Yarrow is in full bloom, feel it and on the day the umbel changes from a soft to a stiff texture is the day you should cut. |
| Drying |
Hang Yarrow upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place. |
| Uses |
Yarrow is a nice large dried flower head used as dried flower accent. |
| Comments |
Easily grown and drought tolerant. |
| Notes |
Have been used for centuries in medicines. |
| Related |
Achilia ptarmica var. the Pearl, double white dried flower.
Achilia millefolium var. roseum, dense heads of rosy-pink dried flowers. |
