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Yarrow 'Colorado Mix'
Yarrow 'Colorado Mix'
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Yarrow 'Colorado Mix'

Achillea millefolium
A dependable, long-blooming stalwart of summer gardens, this yarrow shrugs off heat, withstands summers that lack rain, and refuses to become a self-sowing nuisance. The large flat heads of pastel-hued flowers pair well with sea holly's candelabra blooms, spires of agastache, and mounds of coreopsis and coneflowers.
SKU #S1632
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
620
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
2-2.5' h x 2-2.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Shades of apricot, beige, pink, red, white, and yellow on flat-topped flowers.
Features
Scented Leaves
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in lightly.
Sprout Time:
10-14 days
Starting Indoors:
Sow 8-10 weeks before planting out after last frost. Keep at about 70°F until germination, then lower to 60-65°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow at last frost date to early summer.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
In spring after last frost, or in early autumn.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Yarrow has a long-standing tradition as a healing herb, and many a soldier relied on the leaves of Woundwort or Herbe Militaris to stop the bleeding of battlefield wounds. Medieval peasants gathered its pungent leaves to add to the wild-crafted salads of the day, giving rise to another folk name, Old Man's Pepper. Carefree yarrow adds sheets of flat-topped flowers above gray-green ferny leaves in garden borders and rock gardens, making it a powerhouse bloomer. It is a great choice for sunny xeric gardens as it excels in hot, dry summer seasons. Cut for fresh or dried flowers, deadhead or cut back once the long-lasting flowers eventually fade. Perennials bulk up roots and foliage in their first year of growth, blooming more abundantly in the second year. Avoid rich, loamy, and moist soils as they will make the stems weak and cause the plant to spread vigorously.
Final Spacing:
1-2'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Drought tolerant. 1" a week until established; then water during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Prefers acidic to neutral soils.
Fertilizer:
Mix in about 2" of compost prior to planting. Apply a thin layer of compost each spring. Do not over-fertilize, as this will cause floppy, leggy stems.
Diseases & Pests:
Fungi can be a problem if placed in an area that is too wet. These include botrytis, mildew, rust, and stem rot. Avoid this by placing in a dry location that gets good airflow. If disease appears, treat with an organic fungicide. once per week until the problem is resolved.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when flowers are fully open.