Yarrow

Yarrow Care

Achillea Millefolium

Other names: Milfoil, Carpenter's Weed, Yarrow

What is the plant

The yarrow plant (Achillea millefolium) is an herbaceous flowering perennial. Whether you decide to grow yarrow in your flower beds or in your herb garden, it’s still a lovely addition to your yard. Yarrow care is so easy that the plant is virtually care-free.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -10°C

Hardiness zone

min 6a

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Yarrow is very drought tolerant, but if you receive less than 1 inch (2.54) of rain a week in the summer, remember to water your plants to keep them looking their best.
Pruning
Trim out dead and damaged leaves any time, pinching off or cutting off each of those leaves at its base. Avoid cutting into a plant's main stems or its crown, which is where its leaves and roots meet.
Fertilizer
Universal fertilizer is granular and mineral product intended for fertilization of all types of garden cultivations. Its balanced content is suitable both for fruit trees, fruit bushes, vegetables and ornamental plants. The even composition of individual elements makes the fertilizer universal.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Sun/Partial Shade.
Soil
Most often planting instructions will suggest planting in loam soil. Loam soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients for the plants and loose enough that roots and spread out and grow strong.
Temperature
A. millefolium can tolerate both hot, humid days, as well as drought.

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Container
When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size. Ceramic pots are porous which means your plants are less likely to experience root rot from overwatering. It also means you'll have to water more often. Plastic pots are lighter, less likely to break, and easier to clean.
Popularity
2,727 people already have this plant 686 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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Pruning

Fertilizer

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Soil

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