You’ve been looking for a plant that will add beauty and style to your garden, but have you considered Yarrow? In this article we’ll show how easy it is to grow gorgeous plants in any home.
Yarrow is a native plant to North America and will grow in most areas that get plenty of sunshine throughout the day, making it hardy. Yarrow also has other benefits such as being pest resistant with beneficial insects attracted by its beautiful flowers!
The ferny leaves and flower heads of this plant are made up of tightly-packed clusters. The flowers can be white, yellow pink or red in color!
HOW TO GROW YARROW
Best Soil for Yarrow
Yarrow prefers light, well drained soil that’s not too rich.
How much sunlight does Yarrow need?
The yarrow prefers to grow in full sun, but will tolerate some shade. The stems are floppy and wilt when they get too much of sunlight for an extended period of time.
How long does Yarrow take to mature?
The beautiful, delicate flowers of Yarrow are a sure sign that summer’s finally here. From late spring through early fall you can find these little puffballs popping up all over!
How high does Yarrow grow?
Yarrow can grow 2 – 4 feet (60 – 120 centimetres) in height. It has feathery leaves and produces delicate yellow flowers on long wires that sway with the wind like dancers!
How much space is needed between plants?
It is important to give plants at least 12 – 24 inches (30-60 centimetres) of space all around them as they can grow quite tall and wide.
Growing Yarrow from Seeds
Yarrow is a popular plant that can be grown from seeds during winter and then moved outdoors in spring. Sow the seeds in a tray and place them under artificial light.
Keep your seedlings moist with cotton ball soaked in water or kitchen towel wrapped around it so that they don’t dry out too much, but not too little either! It’ll be about 14-28 days before you can see tiny grey roots popping up through potting soil.
Watering Yarrow
Yarrow is an interesting plant that can handle the dry conditions of a drought. It doesn’t require much water, but young plants will need regular watering to help them establish new roots and grow strong enough.
Fertilizer for Yarrow
Yarrow is a plant that requires little maintenance and doesn’t need regular fertilization.
Dividing & Transplanting Yarrow
Yarrow should be divided every three years to help the plant retain its health and vigor. The best time is early spring, when it can easily produce new branches from below ground without losing energy in overshooting itself.
Pests & Diseases
Yarrow is one of the most pest-free plants you can grow, but it does have its challenges. If mildew or mold appears on leaves for any reason—especially if those spots spread rapidly–cut away affected parts so as not to pass on the problem!
Cutting Yarrow back at the end of Flowering
Yarrow will produce another round of flowers if you cut back at the end of its flowering season. Fall is a good time to remove dead foliage and old stems, but be careful not too early because there could still be some life left in it!
Companion Planting for Yarrow
Yarrow is a plant that attracts lady bugs, lacewings and other beneficial insects to feed on aphids. This means it’s helpful for citrus trees or vegetable crops affected by these pesky creatures!
Harvesting and Using Yarrow
In the middle of summer, harvest yarrow for your tea and medicinal needs. The flowers are best when they’re open to give off an abundance aromas from peppermint to lavender so you can enjoy its freshness all year long!
Cut the yarrow stem half way down and tie it in small bunches. Hang them upside down, out of direct sunlight until they’re fully dry then store your bunch away for later use!
How to make Yarrow tea?
Yarrow tea can be made by brewing 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried Yarrow in hot water. Allow the herbal brew time (10 minutes) before drinking it, for its natural medicinal properties and calming effect on your stomach!
Can Yarrow Grow in the Shade?
Yarrow is one of the more light-loving plants in this family. It requires full sun to produce compact growth and tight flower heads, but it will sprawl when grown under shade due long stems that tend fall over easily with any windy conditions.
Is Yarrow Frost Tolerant?
Yes, it can survive cold temperatures and can tolerate frost.
Can Yarrow Grow Indoors?
Yarrow is a great plant for container gardening, but it will need plenty of light to grow, so if you are considering growing yarrow indoors, you should think of a great spot that receives full sunshine most of the time.
Will Yarrow Grow in Clay Soil?
Yarrow will grow in just about any soil as long as it’s well drained and not too rich. It doesn’t like wet or sandy loams either, though- prefer a lighter textured earth tone if possible!
Where Does Yarrow Grow?
Yarrow is a plant that can be found in many parts of North America, but it also has been seen to grow elsewhere such as Europe and Africa.