How to Grow Yarrow

A warm-season flower for the home garden across the warmer US.

Yarrow is a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Yarrow in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the yarrow page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Common Yarrow, Tough native pollinator perennial (Botanical Interests)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 40 cm (16 in) between plants.
• Sowing: barely cover the seed.
• Water: roughly 2 L per plant every 7 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Few. In humid regions, Few can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Yarrow is usually ready to harvest in about 3 months. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant yarrow where you garden.

See also: Yarrow in the plant library →

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