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Freeport Gardening Guide: Yarrow

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Yarrow

Yarrow Seeds, Colorado Mix:

Description: (Achillea millefolium). Mix of blood red, cerise, cream, yellow and white. All the good traits of yarrow, but in an irresistible blend of colors. The large flower clusters are in reality made up of scores of tiny daisies. They last a long time and bloom until very cold weather.

Hand holding a bunch of Colorado Mix Yarrow in the garden.

Yarrow Seeds, Common:

Description: (Achillea millefolium). Beautiful when used as a dried flower. Also popular as an herb; historically used for colds, fevers, and for wounds. An easy-to-grow wildflower that provides country charm over a long season.

Common Yarrow growing in the garden.

Yarrow Seeds, Double Diamond Pearl:

Description: (Achillea ptarmica). The Pearl is a relative of the common yarrow and was popular during the Victorian era. From pollinator attractor to medicinal plant and cut flower, this highly ornamental herb plays many roles. Plants reach 2-3 feet tall and produce gobs of cheerful white pompoms, which are alluring to many small pollinators. The Latin name Achillea is a reference to the healing properties of the plant, as it is said that the soldiers commanded by the Greek mythological warrior Achilles used yarrow to treat their wounds. Also a versatile cut flower, it can be used fresh or dried as an everlasting.

Double Diamond Pearl Yarrow bundle in a white vase on a white background.

Yarrow Seeds, Flowerburst Fruitbowl:

Description: (Achillea millefolium). This pollinator-friendly perennial comes in a cheerful mix of summery colors and is stunning in landscape and arrangements. The large, 2- to 4-inch flower umbels range in color from cream and lemon to raspberry, cherry, and salmon, making a stunning summer display. The 2-foot-tall plants have strong, sturdy stems that are ideal for floral design, but you’ll want to leave plenty of blooms for the bees! This easy-to-grow, long-lived perennial can be tucked into cottage gardens, rock gardens, beds, and borders, or spread across meadows and prairies.

Flowerburst Fruitbowl Yarrow in a pink bowl surrounded by flowers on a wooden background.

Yarrow Seeds, Love Parade:
Description: (Achillea sibirica). A standout yarrow with extra large flower clusters that fade and blush several lovely shades of pink throughout the season. These 1.5- to 2-foot-tall plants have dark green, glossy foliage that nicely offsets the soft pink blooms. This clumping perennial is native to the Kamchatka Peninsula in Siberia, Russia. The soft pink umbels are absolutely irresistible to a diverse range of beneficial insects and pollinators. Plant this yarrow in beds, borders, meadows or the cottage garden, and the bees will follow.

Close-up of Love Parade Yarrow blooms against a light blue background.

Yarrow Seeds, Parker's Variety:

Description: (Achillea filipendulina). This hardy yarrow has beautiful, feathery gray-green foliage and lovely flower clusters with many tiny yellow flowers. Makes a beautiful and long-lasting cut flower. An easy perennial to grow almost anywhere!

A single Parker's Variety Yarrow flower cluster in an antic glass bottle.