Yarrow

Asteraceae

The beneficial insect SUPERHIGHWAY. Flat-topped flower clusters perfectly designed for tiny parasitic wasps, hoverflies, lacewings. Among highest beneficial insect diversity of any companion plant. 1-3 ft. Drought tolerant. Spreads by rhizomes. Deep roots accumulate subsoil nutrients. Divide every 3-4 years. June-September bloom. Colors: white, yellow, pink, red.

At a Glance

Sun

6+ hours

Container

Yes

Height

1–3 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Watering

Needs Low

Resilience

Heat: High Cold: High Drought: High

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Light feeder

Harvest

Flowers/foliage at desired stage

Sources

research Multiple research sources university_extension NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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Yarrow Planting Dates by Zone

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