Common yarrow 'Rose Madder'

Achillea millefolium

How to grow Common yarrow 'Rose Madder'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Rose Madder is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Rose Madder from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.9 inches (30.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.635 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Rose Madder about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Rose Madder

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Rose Madder is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Rose Madder