Red Yarrow Seeds – 2500 Achillea millefolium Hardy Perennial Wildflower

Red Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a hardy perennial wildflower prized for its flat-topped clusters of red flowers and finely cut, fern-like foliage. This versatile plant brings long-lasting color to borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens, attracting bees and butterflies throughout the summer. Its drought tolerance and easy-going nature make it a reliable choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

With 2500 seeds, you have plenty to create a striking display or share with fellow gardeners. Red Yarrow thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and its compact growth habit fits neatly into mixed perennial beds or container plantings.

Plant Features

• Produces flat clusters of red flowers from early to late summer
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Deer-resistant and rabbit-resistant
• Excellent for cut and dried flower arrangements

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor to average fertility
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Bloom Season: Early summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 24–36 inches
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Red Yarrow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in early spring or fall. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 14–21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C). Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.

Red Yarrow is low-maintenance once established. Water regularly during the first growing season, then reduce watering as plants become drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom, and divide clumps every 2–3 years to maintain vigor. Avoid overly rich soil, which can cause floppy growth.

What's Included

2500 Red Yarrow seeds (Achillea millefolium).