Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Perennial Yarrow is a common sight across the US and is often found growing in dry soils. The foliage is aromatic, and the long-lasting flowers work well for dried arrangements. Yarrow is also a valuable species for its herbal properties.
Native to Southern Europe, yarrow has been a traditional part of herb gardens for hundreds of years because of its fragrant foliage and cheerful, long lasting flowers. Yarrow can often be found in fields, along roads, or on rocky hillsides. Our strain of Yarrow is generally white but occasionally blooms can be light pink in color.
Linnaeus named it for Greek general Achilles, who according to legend received yarrow as a gift from the gods; the general's soldiers used yarrow to stanch the flow of their blood in the battlefields of the Trojan War. In the early days of the American prairies, Native American tribes such as the Pawnee, Cherokee, and Chippewa used common yarrow to relieve pain and headaches, reduce fever, and induce sleep. Cosmetic preparations sometimes include yarrow because of its cleansing, refreshing effect.
❗️Important: Always consult your medical provider before using herbal remedies. ❗️
Origin: The parent seed of our Yarrow came from seeds that were given to us by staff at the United Stated Botanic Garden in Washington, DC. We toured the beautiful gardens in the capital when Laszlo went with his 7th grade class on a field trip to DC.
(Approximately 100 seeds per packet)
Germination Rate: 90% tested 6/20/25
Planting Instructions: Direct sow yarrow seeds in fall or early spring; fall planted seed will remain dormant until spring. Sow shallow (seeds need light to germinate) and plant a pinch of seeds every few inches. Plant in a permanent location because Yarrow is a perennial and will reemerge each year. To start Achillea millefolium seeds indoors, plant them just below the surface of the soil since they need light to germinate. Keep the soil temperature at 65-75 degrees F and then transplant outdoors in full sun after frost.
