Flower Specifications
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Height: 12 - 24 Inches
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Bloom Color: Red
- Environment: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 68F
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
- Sowing Rate: 8 - 10 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 24 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Yarrow
Yarrow (Achillea Milliefolium Rubra) - One of the easiest perennials to grow from Yarrow flower seed, this Yarrow Rubra is marked by a unique color of reddish pink cluster-like flowers. The color makes a beautiful addition to the summer sunny border and mixes beautifully with other colors. All Yarrow plants can be somewhat aggressive so be sure to plan ahead when starting it from Yarrow flower seed.
Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot, humid summers. Yarrow can tolerate poor soil conditions, and does best in lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile soils. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth, and divide Yarrow plants every 3 - 4 years.
Sow Yarrow flower seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before frost season ends. Use starter trays or small pots. Press Yarrow flower seed into the soil but do not cover. Light aids germination. Keep Yarrow seed moist until germination. Or, after frost danger has passed, directly sow Yarrow flower seeds outdoors in prepared soil. Press seed into the soil and space 24 inches apart.
