Description

Botanical Interests’ Colorado Blend Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a hardy perennial that thrives in USDA zones 2–9, making it a versatile addition to any garden. With its striking 2″–4″ flat-topped flower clusters in a mix of red, rose, pink, yellow, and white, this plant provides long-lasting beauty from summer to frost. The sturdy stems and feathery, finely-cut foliage create an elegant backdrop for the colorful blooms, which also attract beneficial insects and pollinators. Perfect for cut flower arrangements, this drought-tolerant, deer-resistant plant is a low-maintenance choice that will thrive in well-drained soils.

Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Americas, Asia, and Europe
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 2–9
Plant Dimensions: 24″ tall, 12″–24″ wide
Variety Information: 2″–4″ flat-topped flower heads in shades of red, rose, pink, yellow, and white.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Polliantors, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date or in the fall for spring germination.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18″–24″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 18″–24″

250 seeds.