Learn how to easily grow and care for yarrow in your own garden. This guide covers planting, watering, sunlight, and more for both beginner and experienced gardeners alike.
Understanding YarrowYarrow is a remarkably tough plant, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. It loves full sun for the most blossoms but tolerates some shade too.
Soil ConditionsIt’s adaptable to various soil conditions, but the key is good drainage. Yarrow can handle sandy, loamy, or even slightly clay-based soils as long as they don’t remain constantly wet.
PlantingDig a hole twice as wide as the plant’s container, and the same depth. Gently loosen the roots and place the plant in the hole. Then backfill with soil, press gently, and water well.
WateringWater deeply when first planted, then only during extreme drought. Established yarrow is remarkably tough.
Fertilizing Instead of fertilizing, focus on good soil quality by amending it yearly with compost, aged manure, leaf mold, and other organic matter.
Deadheading Deadheading encourages the plant to produce more flowers and helps maintain a neat and tidy appearance in your garden. Plus it keeps the rampant self-seeding in check.
DivisionEvery few years, in spring or fall, divide yarrow clumps to keep them healthy and control their size.
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