Common Name: Yarrow Colorado Mix Flower
Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
Life Cycle: Perennial
Remarks: A reliable perennial garden plant with decorative, fern-like foliage.
Low maintenance, tolerates drought when established and attracts beneficial insects.
When: Late Spring, Early Summer + Autumn
Sowing Depth + Method: Requires a well draining soil medium.
Transplant (recommended): Sow 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
Direct seed: Sow seed in late spring, after late frost, early summer, or Autumn. Support may be necessary.
Do not cover seed as light is required for germination.
Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seed with displaced soil.
Spacing: 30 - 60cm
Position: Full sun
Days until Germination: 10-14 days at 18-22°C.
Seed to Bloom: 120 - 130 days
Harvest: Cut in the coolest part of the day, harvesting when pollen is visible on the flowers.
Hang to dry.
Approx. Number of Seeds: 80
Note: Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigour.
Note: Orders to Western Australia are sent weekly as they require a quarantine inspection upon arrival to WA.