Yarrows are often misunderstood and misused perennial plants that when used properly in the perennial garden can be extraordinary! Yarrow or Achillea, as the genus is known, are hardy colorful perennials that range in height from 4 inches to 36 inches and come in a wide range of vivid colors. The soft fern-like foliage of the yarrow plant varies in color from silver gray to dark green depending on the variety. Extremely hardy, deer resistant and a xeric perennial plant once established, yarrows add color and texture to the garden and are great for fresh cut flowers or dried flowers for arrangements.

Top selling yarrows at our farm include: Achillea ' Cloth of Gold ', Achillea ' Oertel's Rose ', Achillea ' Paprika ' and the Blooms of Bressingham Achillea ' Anthea '.

To properly use yarrows, plant in areas where the plants exuberant growth habit will be contained. Yarrows are perfect when used in small areas in between side walks and buildings, in patio container pots or raised garden beds. When planting yarrows in a mixed perennial bed or perennial border simply take a large 2 gallon plastic nursery pot and cut the bottom out, then plant the yarrow in the ground inside of the pot. The yarrow will grow to be a lovely perennial that blooms all summer long, but the pot will keep the roots from spreading into your other perennials!

Cultural notes about Yarrows: Plant Achillea with large ornamental grasses such as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster for added texture and color. Plant yarrows in groups of 3 or more of the same color to create a large swath of color in the garden. Yarrows are ideal for planting in areas such as wildflower meadows or on hillsides to create a drought tolerant and deer resistant blooming landscape. The larger yarrows may "flop" in areas of high rain. If possible avoid overhead watering and harvest for cut flowers often to maintain the best plant form and to encourage reblooming. NOMENCLATURE NOTES: 'Achillea' (named for Achilles, who supposedly learned of Yarrow's medicinal qualities from his mentor, Chiron the Centaur and used it to treat his men's wounds on the battlefield) and 'filipendulina' (Having Filipendula [Meadowsweet]-like leaves)

You can order and browse our collection of hardy Yarrow plants online at Stargazer Perennials.