Thrives in well-drained, sunny locations.
Mulch to prevent weeds. Fertilize lightly if at all. This plant needs to be divided every 2 – 3 years. Can sometimes be invasive.1
Seeds require light for germination, so optimal germination occurs when planted no deeper than ΒΌ inch.
Sow 0.25 inches (0.635 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 11.9 inches (30.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Common yarrow about 49 days before your last frost date .
Common yarrow responds best to soil that is poorly developed and well drained. It is a weedy species and can become invasive. It may suffer from mildew or root rot if not planted in well-drained soil.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Common yarrow is a hardy plant.Harvest aerial parts (flowers and stalks) in summer, when the plant is in flower 3. The aerial parts can be used fresh or dried, and contain flavenoids 3. The leaves are used fresh 3.
These estimates for how long Common yarrow takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 13 days | Min 2 days | Max 56 days (26)
Average 55 days | Min 41 days | Max 86 days (2)
Average 75 days | Min 14 days | Max 671 days (11)
Our when to plant Common yarrow estimates are relative to your last frost date.
Named for Achilles, who is said to have used a yarrow dressing to heal wounds and the wounds of his soldiers; thus the common name Soldier’s Woundwort, and the genus name Achillea 4.
Yarrow
Herba militaris
Misspellings: Achillea millifolium, Achillea millennium
1 Gardening 1-2-3, The Home Depot
2 Smiling Gardener’s hub chart
3 :The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, by Andrew Chevallier; First published 1996
4 :Growing Herbs with Margaret Roberts; First published 1985