Common yarrow 'Christel'

Achillea millefolium

How to grow Common yarrow 'Christel'

  • 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 Christel is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter.

Growing Christel from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.25 inches (0.635 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 11.9 inches (30.5 cm) between Common yarrow plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Christel

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

Harvesting Christel