Yarrow Seeds – Yellow

Yellow Yarrow is a hardy perennial known for its vibrant golden-yellow flower clusters and feathery, aromatic foliage. This sun-loving plant is perfect for adding long-lasting color to borders, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows. It’s a favorite among pollinators like bees and butterflies and makes an excellent dried or fresh cut flower. With its drought tolerance and easy-care nature, Yellow Yarrow is ideal for low-maintenance gardens and naturalized landscapes.

Features:

• Produces dense clusters of bright yellow blooms.

• Drought and heat tolerant once established.

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

• Excellent for cut and dried floral arrangements.

• Thrives in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil.

• Easy to grow and maintain with minimal care.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium ‘Yellow’

• Common Name (US): Yarrow

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Color: Bright Yellow

• Bloom Time: Early Summer to Fall

• Plant Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)

• Spread: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

• Watering: Low to moderate; avoid overwatering

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 90–120 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–7: April to May

  • Zones 8–9: March to April

• Uses: Borders, rock gardens, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and dried floral displays