White Yarrow Seeds – 1000 Achillea millefolium Perennial Pollinator-Friendly Herb
White Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a hardy perennial herb known for its flat-topped clusters of tiny white flowers that bloom from early summer to fall. Its fern-like, aromatic foliage adds texture to borders, wildflower meadows, and herb gardens. This pollinator-friendly plant attracts bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to any wildlife garden. White Yarrow is also valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a low-maintenance choice for naturalized areas and erosion control.
With 1000 seeds, you can establish a substantial patch of this versatile perennial. Whether used in cut flower arrangements, dried crafts, or as a companion plant in vegetable gardens, White Yarrow offers both beauty and ecological benefits.
Plant Features
- Produces flat clusters of small white flowers from early summer to fall
- Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
- Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established
- Fern-like, finely divided foliage with a distinctive aroma
- Excellent for wildflower meadows, borders, and cut or dried flowers
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, dry soils
- 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 White Yarrow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in spring or early 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 65-75°F (18-24°C). Once seedlings have several true leaves, thin or transplant them to 18-24 inches apart. White Yarrow thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system; thereafter, it is quite drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom and prevent self-seeding if desired. In late fall or early spring, cut back old foliage to promote fresh growth.
What's Included
1000 White Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) seeds.