Vibrant Red Blooms
Produces attractive red to reddish-pink flower clusters that add striking color to ornamental garden displays.
Colorado Red Yarrow Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Colorado Red Yarrow Seeds
Colorado Red Yarrow is an attractive flowering plant from the Achillea millefolium group, valued for its vibrant red to reddish-pink flower clusters and finely divided, fern-like foliage. These ornamental flowers can bring rich color to garden borders, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly planting areas, and cut-flower displays. Colorado Yarrow is known for its colorful blooms and adaptability to well-drained soil. With adequate sunlight and proper seed-starting care, it can become a beautiful addition to perennial flower gardens.
Red Yarrow Flowers
Pollinator-Friendly Garden
Fern-Like Foliage
Cut Flower Garden
Key Features
Feathery Green Foliage
Features finely divided, fern-like leaves that provide attractive texture even before the flowers appear.
Excellent Cut Flowers
Its colorful flower stems can be used in fresh bouquets and selected floral arrangements.
Garden Pollinator Appeal
Yarrow flowers can attract bees and other beneficial insects when grown under suitable outdoor conditions.
Product Highlights
Bright red to reddish-pink flower clusters
Fine, aromatic foliage
Botanical group: Achillea millefolium
Suitable for ornamental flower borders
Attractive addition to cottage gardens
Useful for fresh floral arrangements
Prefers sunny growing locations
Thrives in well-drained soil
Specifications
| Product Name | Colorado Red Yarrow Seeds |
| Scientific Name | Achillea millefolium 'Colorado' Group |
| Common Name | Colorado Yarrow; Red Yarrow |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous ornamental flowering perennial group |
| Flower Color | Red to reddish-pink; color may vary by cultivar and growing conditions |
| Foliage | Finely divided, fern-like green foliage |
| Growth Habit | Upright flowering stems with clump-forming growth |
| Sunlight | Full sun; light partial shade may be tolerated |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained soil; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Watering | Keep the seed-starting medium evenly moist; established plants tolerate some dryness |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–21 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–72°F (18–22°C) |
| Seed Starting | Surface sow or lightly cover; light supports germination |
| Planting Season | Spring or another locally suitable sowing period |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–24 inches, depending on cultivar and growing conditions |
| Garden Uses | Flower borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and cut-flower displays |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds and Growing Medium
Fill a seed tray or small pots with a fine-textured, well-draining seed-starting mix. Moisten the medium before sowing. Choose clean containers with drainage holes to help prevent excess moisture around developing roots.
Fill a seed tray or small pots with a fine-textured, well-draining seed-starting mix. Moisten the medium before sowing. Choose clean containers with drainage holes to help prevent excess moisture around developing roots.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds on the Surface
Scatter the tiny Colorado Red Yarrow seeds over the prepared medium and press them gently into the surface. Leave them uncovered or apply only a very light covering because light helps yarrow seeds germinate.
Scatter the tiny Colorado Red Yarrow seeds over the prepared medium and press them gently into the surface. Leave them uncovered or apply only a very light covering because light helps yarrow seeds germinate.
Step 3: Maintain Suitable Germination Conditions
Place the seed tray in a bright location with a temperature around 65–72°F (18–22°C). Keep the growing medium evenly moist without soaking it. Germination commonly takes about 10–21 days, although results vary with seed quality and conditions.
Place the seed tray in a bright location with a temperature around 65–72°F (18–22°C). Keep the growing medium evenly moist without soaking it. Germination commonly takes about 10–21 days, although results vary with seed quality and conditions.
Step 4: Transplant into a Sunny Location
Once seedlings are strong enough to handle, gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before transplanting after the risk of damaging frost has passed. Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil and allow adequate space for healthy plant development.
Once seedlings are strong enough to handle, gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before transplanting after the risk of damaging frost has passed. Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil and allow adequate space for healthy plant development.
Step 5: Care for Growing Plants
Water young plants as needed while their roots establish. Once established, avoid excessive watering and fertilizing. Remove faded flower heads to encourage additional flowering where appropriate, and monitor spreading growth to keep plants within their intended garden area.
Water young plants as needed while their roots establish. Once established, avoid excessive watering and fertilizing. Remove faded flower heads to encourage additional flowering where appropriate, and monitor spreading growth to keep plants within their intended garden area.
Bring Bold Color to Your Garden with Colorado Red Yarrow
Colorado Red Yarrow adds vibrant flower color, delicate foliage, and ornamental appeal to sunny garden spaces. Whether grown along flower borders or cultivated for seasonal bouquets, this yarrow group offers an attractive option for gardeners who enjoy colorful flowering plants. Provide suitable light, well-drained soil, and consistent care during establishment to encourage healthy growth and beautiful blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Colorado Red Yarrow seed germination, flowering, and garden care.
How long do Colorado Red Yarrow seeds take to germinate?
Colorado Yarrow seeds may germinate in approximately 10–21 days when provided with suitable moisture, light, and temperatures. Sow the seeds on the soil surface or cover them very lightly, and avoid allowing the growing medium to dry out completely during germination.
Does Colorado Red Yarrow need full sun to flower well?
Full sun is generally preferred for healthy growth and abundant flowering. Plants may tolerate some partial shade, but flowering can be reduced when light is limited. Choose a bright, open location with well-drained soil for the best growing conditions.
Can Colorado Red Yarrow be grown for cut flowers?
Yes. Colorado Yarrow is valued for its colorful flower clusters and can be grown for fresh floral arrangements. Harvest stems when the flower clusters are sufficiently developed, using clean cutting tools. Flower color, stem length, and flowering performance depend on the cultivar and growing conditions.