Vibrant Red Blooms
Produces attractive clusters of red to rose-colored flowers that bring bold, cheerful color to garden landscapes.
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Red Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a beautiful flowering perennial known for its clusters of rich red, crimson, and rose-colored blooms. Its finely divided, fern-like foliage creates an attractive contrast against its colorful flowers. This hardy ornamental plant is a wonderful choice for flower borders, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly landscapes, and cut-flower arrangements. Red Yarrow is valued for its extended flowering interest, easy-care nature, and ability to grow in well-drained soil with moderate watering.
Produces attractive clusters of red to rose-colored flowers that bring bold, cheerful color to garden landscapes.
Features delicate, finely divided green leaves that add beautiful texture and contrast to flowering displays.
Returns year after year under suitable growing conditions, making it a valuable addition to perennial flower gardens.
Its flower clusters can attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects to the garden.
| Scientific Name | Achillea millefolium |
| Common Name | Red Yarrow; Common Yarrow |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Flower Color | Red, Crimson, Rose to Pink-Red (variety dependent) |
| Bloom Shape | Flat-topped clusters of small flowers |
| Foliage | Green, finely divided, fern-like leaves |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming perennial |
| Approximate Mature Height | 25–30 inches (variety and growing conditions dependent) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Soil pH | Approximately 6.5–7.0 |
| Watering | Moderate; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Seed Sowing Depth | Surface sow or cover very lightly |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–21 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–24 inches, depending on variety |
| Blooming Season | Late Spring through Summer, depending on climate |
| Propagation | Seeds and division |
| Special Features | Pollinator-friendly, ornamental, drought-tolerant once established |
Red Yarrow is a wonderful choice for gardeners who love vibrant flowers, attractive foliage, and hardy perennial plants. Its colorful flower clusters and delicate green leaves create beautiful displays in flower beds, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Sow Red Yarrow Seeds and enjoy the charm of this attractive flowering perennial in your garden.
Learn more about Red Yarrow seeds, flower colors, growing conditions, and flowering habits.
Red Yarrow can produce flowers during its first growing season when started early and provided with suitable sunlight, moisture, and growing conditions. However, flowering time varies with the seed variety, climate, and planting date. Some plants may need additional time to become fully established before producing abundant flower clusters.
Flower color depends on the genetics of the seed variety. Named hybrid varieties may produce different shades or variations when grown from saved seeds. If consistent deep red flowers are important, choose a reliable seed supplier and check whether the supplied variety is an F1 hybrid or a stable seed-grown selection.
Yes. Red Yarrow flower clusters can provide a useful nectar and pollen resource for bees, butterflies, and other visiting pollinators. Plant it in a sunny garden location and allow some flowers to bloom fully to create a more attractive pollinator-friendly planting area.