How to Grow and Care for Common yarrow

Common yarrow, also known as Milfoil, Soldier's woundwort, Nosebleed plant, Devil's nettle

Common yarrow is a hardy perennial known for its resilience and minimal maintenance requirements, making it an easy plant to care for. A special care point for common yarrow includes ensuring well-drained soil to prevent root rot, as it prefers drier conditions. Additionally, deadheading the spent flowers can promote more blooms and prevent excessive self-seeding that might lead to overpopulation in gardens. Despite its adaptive nature, avoiding waterlogged soils and managing its spread are key to maintaining a healthy common yarrow.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Common yarrow

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	4-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Common yarrow

Common yarrow 'Summer Pastels'

Known for its large, long-lasting clusters of flowers, the common yarrow 'Summer Pastels' makes a perfect cultivar for cut flowers. This yarrow cultivar is composed of vibrant colors such as pink, white, salmon, mauve, yellow, and orange that have presumably resulted in its nickname of 'Summer Pastels'. Gardeners may find the common yarrow 'Summer Pastels' variety particularly interesting for its range of colors, growth in poor soils, and heat tolerance.

Common yarrow 'Terracotta'

The common yarrow 'Terracotta' is a yarrow cultivar from the daisy family. It is an ideal choice for garden borders, vases, bouquets, or dried arrangements. Its bloom colors change during its season. Its given name is fitting, as its coloring resembles a terracotta pot. This perennial will grow to an approximate height and spread of 76 cm.

Common yarrow 'Moonshine'

The common yarrow 'Moonshine' is a cultivar of yarrow from the daisy family. This perennial will grow to an approximate height of 30 to 61 cm and spread of up to 30 cm. It is an ideal choice for garden borders, vases, bouquets or drying. It smells amazing and has brilliant yellow flowers. Butterflies are attracted to this plant which received a merit award from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Common yarrow 'Strawberry Seduction'

Common yarrow 'Strawberry Seduction' is a cultivated Common yarrow. It's easy to see how the plant got its name; the closely grouped small red flowers resemble large ripe strawberries. The plant was cultivated for its color. The red flowers with yellow centers are a favorite with gardeners in the summer.

Common yarrow 'Apricot Delight'

Common yarrow 'Apricot Delight' is a hardy perennial known for its vibrant apricot to salmon-pink flowers that fade to a softer hue with age. It boasts feathery, aromatic foliage and compact growth, reaching up to 30 inches in height. Thriving in well-draining soil, common yarrow 'Apricot Delight' adapts to a range of environments, attracting beneficial pollinators while resisting deer and common diseases.

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Common yarrow boasts fern-like, pinnatifid foliage, presenting a greenery that resembles a delicate tapestry of narrow leaflets. The plant is characterized by its intricate inflorescence, which features clusters of small, tightly-packed flower heads poised at the terminal ends of stems. These blooms gather in a dense umbel arrangement, evoking the charm of a rustic bouquet. The foliage and flower structure of common yarrow combine to create a distinctly attractive profile in its natural setting.