yarrow cultivars

Water your yarrow cultivars frequently and deeply but make sure the soil is allowed to dry up between waterings. During the spring and summer months, water your yarrow cultivars weekly to a depth of 6 inches. Reduce the frequency of watering to every other week during autumn and winter. Be sure to check soil moisture prior to watering as soggy soil can lead to root rot and other diseases.

Yarrow cultivars, Achillea millefolium cvs., are plants that prefer more sun than most. They should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to thrive. This can be in the form of full sun, or partial sun, but indirect light is not recommended. Ideally, yarrow should be planted in an area that receives full sun for most of or all of the day. If direct sunlight is not available for at least 6 hours, the plants will not do well. It is important to note that afternoon sun can be particularly intense, so if possible, try to position the plants in an area that does not receive full sun in the afternoon. With the right amount and timing of sunlight, yarrow cultivars will flourish.

Yarrow cultivars generally require light pruning, especially to remove damaged or dead stems and to keep the plant looking its best. Pruning should take place in either early summer or mid-spring, depending on the cultivar. In early summer, prune back any shoots that have grown beyond the desired size. This will encourage the plant to refill in a more symmetrical manner, as well as maintaining size and overall shape. In mid-spring, prune back the entire plant, cutting it to around 1 third of its original size. Doing this will help encourage strong and more buoyant new growth, which will give your yarrow a fresh look.