Overview

Introduce a burst of resilient beauty to your landscape with our mixed color yarrow live bare root plants. This set of three starter plants provides an excellent foundation for a vibrant, low-maintenance garden. Yarrow, scientifically known as Achillea millefolium, is a popular perennial herb celebrated for its feathery foliage and clusters of small, long-lasting flowers. These particular plants offer a delightful mix of colors, ensuring a dynamic and eye-catching display in your garden beds, borders, or naturalized areas. As a robust and adaptable yarrow perennial herb, it’s an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking to add consistent color and texture.

Our achillea millefolium starter plants are shipped as bare roots, a proven method for establishing strong, healthy growth once planted. Yarrow is not only ornamental but has a rich history of traditional uses, making it a fascinating addition to any herb garden. These plants are grown to thrive outdoors, bringing cheer and attracting beneficial pollinators like butterflies and bees throughout the summer season. Prepare to enjoy a spectacular show from these versatile and beautiful perennials.

Key Benefits

The mixed color yarrow live bare root plants offer numerous advantages for any gardener looking to enrich their outdoor space:

• Vibrant Multicolor Blooms: Each plant will produce a medley of hues, creating a dynamic and attractive display that adds significant visual interest to your garden throughout the summer.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, yarrow is highly resistant to dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping or areas with limited watering. This makes it a great full sun perennial.
• Low Maintenance: These hardy plants require minimal care, thriving with little intervention, which is perfect for busy gardeners or those new to gardening.
• Attracts Pollinators: The abundant flowers are a magnet for butterflies and bees, contributing to the biodiversity and health of your garden ecosystem.
• Deer Resistant: Yarrow is generally unappetizing to deer, providing a natural defense against common garden pests.
• Long Blooming Season: Enjoy continuous blooms from early summer well into fall, providing extended color and beauty in your landscape.
• Versatile Landscaping Use: Suitable for borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, or as a groundcover, the yarrow perennial herb adapts to various garden designs.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your mixed color yarrow live bare root plants is straightforward, ensuring a rewarding gardening experience. Yarrow thrives in environments with ample sunlight. For optimal growth and prolific flowering, plant your yarrow in a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of full sun perennials daily. While it can tolerate some partial shade, too little sun may result in leggy growth and fewer blooms. These plants are incredibly adaptable to various soil conditions, but they perform best in well-draining soil. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture, as this can lead to root rot. If your soil is heavy, amend it with organic matter or sand to improve drainage.

When it comes to watering, yarrow is a drought-tolerant plant once established. During its initial establishment phase, water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once the plants have settled in, they will only need occasional watering, especially during prolonged dry spells. Overwatering is a common mistake and should be avoided. Yarrow generally does not require extensive fertilization. A light application of a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer in the spring can promote healthy growth, but it’s often not necessary in rich soil. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding. You can also prune back the foliage in late fall or early spring to refresh the plant. These outdoor flowering plants are generally resilient to pests and diseases, making them a robust choice for your garden.

Size & Details

This offering includes a set of 3 mixed color yarrow live bare root plants. Each plant is a starter size, carefully prepared for transplanting to ensure successful establishment in your garden. As bare roots, they are dormant and ready to burst into growth once planted. Yarrow typically grows to a mature height of 1 to 3 feet and spreads about 1 to 2 feet wide, forming attractive clumps. The growth rate is moderate, with plants generally establishing well in their first season and reaching full size within 2-3 years. Expect vibrant blossoms, primarily during the summer months, making them excellent outdoor flowering plants. These plants are ideal for creating naturalistic plantings or adding structure to perennial beds.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will these mixed color yarrow plants get? A: Once mature, these mixed color yarrow live bare root plants typically reach a height of 1 to 3 feet and spread about 1 to 2 feet wide. Their size can vary slightly depending on growing conditions and climate.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Yarrow is primarily an outdoor flowering plant. It thrives in full sun conditions and is well-suited for garden beds, borders, and naturalized areas.
• Q: How much sunlight does yarrow need? A: For the best growth and most abundant blooms, yarrow requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. It is a true full sun perennial.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, yarrow is considered a very low-maintenance plant. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering and fertilization, making it great for beginners.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: These are achillea millefolium starter plants and will arrive as live bare roots. This means they are dormant and ready to be planted directly into your garden.
• Q: When is the best time to plant bare root yarrow? A: The best time to plant bare root yarrow is in early spring or fall, allowing the roots to establish before extreme summer or winter temperatures.
• Q: Will yarrow attract pollinators to my garden? A: Absolutely! The vibrant flowers of the yarrow perennial herb are highly attractive to beneficial pollinators such as butterflies and bees, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.
• Q: What kind of soil does yarrow prefer? A: Yarrow prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy or rocky soils. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
• Q: Is yarrow deer resistant? A: Yes, yarrow is generally known to be deer resistant, making it a good choice for gardens in areas with deer populations.
• Q: What is the hardiness zone for yarrow? A: Yarrow is a very hardy plant, typically thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3-9, depending on the specific variety.