Yarrow Plant (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of those plants that earns its place in the garden several times over. It's a tough, adaptable perennial with a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and its flat-topped flower clusters are a magnet for pollinators all summer long. Whether you're growing it for its herbal properties, as a low-maintenance landscape plant, or to cut for fresh and dried arrangements, yarrow is a reliable and rewarding addition to almost any garden. SHIPPING INFO: Herbs primarily ship in May. Why Grow Yarrow? Incredibly hardy and drought-tolerant once established—thrives even in poor, dry soils A pollinator favorite, attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects throughout the summer One of the most historically significant medicinal herbs in Western herbalism Growing Information 🌱 Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial 🌱 Plant Height: 18–36 inches 🌱 Hardiness Zones: 3–9 🌱 When to Plant: Spring, after last frost 🌱 When to Harvest: Flowers are best harvested just as they fully open; leaves can be snipped as needed throughout the season Cultivation Tips Soil: Well-draining soil of average to poor fertility. Yarrow actually performs better without rich, heavily amended soil—too much nitrogen leads to floppy stems. Sunlight: Full sun for best growth and flowering. Watering: Water regularly until established, then back off. Yarrow is quite drought-tolerant and doesn't like to sit in wet soil. Harvesting: Cut stems for fresh bouquets just as the flower clusters open fully. For drying, harvest slightly earlier and hang bundles upside down in a cool, airy space. Spreading: Yarrow spreads by both seed and rhizome over time. Deadheading spent flowers helps keep it tidy and prevents excessive self-seeding. Dividing clumps every few years keeps the plant vigorous. Medicinal & Herbal Uses Yarrow has one of the longest track records of any medicinal herb. Its use dates back thousands of years across many cultures. The genus name Achillea is a nod to the Greek hero Achilles, who according to legend used yarrow to treat his soldiers' wounds on the battlefield. Traditionally, yarrow has been used in a variety of ways: Wound care: Yarrow has long been applied topically to minor cuts and scrapes. It is sometimes called "soldier's woundwort" for this reason. Fever & colds: Some herbalists traditionally use yarrow tea to support the body during colds and fevers, often combined with elderflower and peppermint. Digestive support: Yarrow tea is sometimes used to help with digestive discomfort and bloating. Skin care: Yarrow-infused oils and salves are popular in natural skin care for their traditionally soothing properties. Both the leaves and flowers are used medicinally and can be dried for teas, tinctures, or topical preparations. Our yarrow is greenhouse-grown and arrives as an established plug in a 3" pot, ready to go straight into your garden or container. Non-GMO Commitment: At The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.