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Red Yarrow Seeds

Dainty-looking red florets tolerate heat and drought with ease

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Improves Soil
Suppresses Weeds
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Achillea millefolium

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Spreading
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 30 inches

COLOR

  • Red

A million tiny flowers with yellow centers make up the clusters of rusty red blooms of Red Yarrow, widely naturalized throughout the country. Many wild gardeners favor Yarrow for its adaptability and tolerances -- particularly to heat and drought.

  • • Perennial pollinator attractor with rich red blooms
  • • Fragrant heirloom with mid-season Summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 2,000 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 125,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 500,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Red Yarrow Seeds

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Red Yarrow Seeds FAQs

Is Red Yarrow resistant to animals or disease?

Red Yarrow is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Red Yarrow?

Red Yarrow is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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