Beautiful Purple Blooms
Produces clusters of small purple to pink-purple flowers that add colorful interest to outdoor gardens.
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Suitable for home gardening use
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Purple Yarrow Seeds
Purple Yarrow, commonly known as Achillea, is a flowering perennial admired for its clusters of small purple to pink-purple flowers and delicate, fern-like foliage. It adds attractive color and texture to flower beds, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and landscape borders. Purple Yarrow is valued for its long summer flowering season, drought tolerance once established, and ability to attract bees and butterflies. It grows best in sunny locations with well-drained soil and can also be grown for fresh and dried floral arrangements. Exact flower color and plant characteristics may vary depending on the seed variety.
Purple Flowers
Perennial Flower
Pollinator Friendly
Cut Flower Garden
Key Features
Feathery Green Foliage
Features finely divided, fern-like leaves that provide attractive texture throughout the growing season.
Perennial Growth
Returns year after year in suitable growing conditions, making it a useful addition to perennial flower gardens.
Attracts Pollinators
Its flower clusters provide a source of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Product Highlights
Purple to pink-purple flower clusters
Attractive fern-like foliage
Perennial flowering plant
Long summer blooming season
Suitable for cottage gardens
Attracts bees and butterflies
Suitable for cut flower arrangements
Prefers sunny, well-drained locations
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Achillea millefolium (common purple-flowered cultivars; verify exact variety) |
| Common Name | Purple Yarrow |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Plant Type | Perennial Flowering Herb |
| Flower Color | Purple to pink-purple, depending on variety |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming perennial with spreading rhizomes |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 3–9, depending on cultivar and growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall, depending on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors or sow outdoors; lightly press seeds onto the growing medium because light helps germination |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 65–72°F (18–22°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun; tolerates partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types |
| Watering | Keep soil lightly moist during establishment; reduce watering once established |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 1–3 feet tall, depending on variety and growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–24 inches, depending on cultivar and mature spread |
| Blooming Season | Summer to early fall, depending on climate |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Location
Select a sunny garden location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Purple Yarrow grows best in open areas with good air circulation.
Select a sunny garden location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Purple Yarrow grows best in open areas with good air circulation.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare loose, well-drained soil and remove weeds or large stones. Avoid excessively rich or waterlogged soil, which can encourage weak growth.
Prepare loose, well-drained soil and remove weeds or large stones. Avoid excessively rich or waterlogged soil, which can encourage weak growth.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the tiny seeds over the prepared growing medium and gently press them onto the surface. Avoid covering them deeply because light helps yarrow seeds germinate.
Scatter the tiny seeds over the prepared growing medium and gently press them onto the surface. Avoid covering them deeply because light helps yarrow seeds germinate.
Step 4: Maintain Moisture and Light
Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination without overwatering. Maintain a temperature around 65–72°F (18–22°C) and provide adequate light.
Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination without overwatering. Maintain a temperature around 65–72°F (18–22°C) and provide adequate light.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into the garden with suitable spacing. Water regularly during establishment, remove faded flowers when needed, and divide mature plants every few years to maintain healthy growth.
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into the garden with suitable spacing. Water regularly during establishment, remove faded flowers when needed, and divide mature plants every few years to maintain healthy growth.
Bring Color to Your Garden with Purple Yarrow
Purple Yarrow adds beautiful purple flower clusters, delicate foliage, and natural pollinator interest to outdoor spaces. Whether planted in perennial borders, cottage gardens, or cutting gardens, this flowering plant offers attractive seasonal color. Provide plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to encourage healthy growth and beautiful blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Purple Yarrow seed germination, flower colors, and growing requirements.
How long does Purple Yarrow take to grow from seed?
Purple Yarrow seeds generally germinate in approximately 10–14 days when provided with suitable temperatures of 65–72°F (18–22°C), consistent moisture, and adequate light. Plants need additional growing time to develop mature foliage and produce their first flowers. Actual flowering time depends on the variety, planting date, and growing conditions.
Does Purple Yarrow come back every year?
Yes, Purple Yarrow is generally grown as a perennial flowering plant. Established plants can return each year in suitable climates and growing conditions. They spread gradually through underground rhizomes and may also reproduce by seed. Dividing mature clumps every few years can help maintain healthy growth and flowering.
Does Purple Yarrow need full sun to bloom?
Purple Yarrow performs best in full sun, preferably receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It can tolerate some partial shade, but insufficient sunlight may result in weaker stems and reduced flowering. Well-drained soil and moderate watering also help support healthy plants and abundant blooms.