Yarrow Plant

Depending on climate and time planted, it could bloom in early summer or early fall. The warmer the growing zone, the earlier bloom time. Blooms can last three months or more.

There are many varieties of it with different colors. It has a white bloom. It is common to find the blooms with pink, white, red, yellow, purple, and lilac, among other colors. There are also multiple shades of reds, purples, lilacs, and yellows.

Depending on the species planted, growth at maturity ranges from 8 inches to 5 feet. The hardy plant prefers sand or loamy soil and grows well in regions with dry heat. It does not do well with constant wet or moist soil. Do not overwater and keep the soil well-drained—only water when the soil is completely dry.

Though it can grow in the partial sun, it will be listless and leggy. It will grow from seeds or tip cuttings. Full sun is required when planting to start it off. It loves the sun and the heat. It should be planted early spring or summer.

Yarrow (Achillea spp.) is a hardy perennial that has clusters of small flowers among the foliage. The blooms come in a wide of colors. Some of the colors are pastels, and there are multiple shades of the same colors. There are cultivars with contrasting colors of the center stamen and blooms. It is a North American plant that is easy to care for and does well as ground cover and used as borders. It is hardy and will not die if you water infrequently. However, it can not stand constant moisture and excessive water.