Species Siberian yarrow
Gray-green stems full of green leaves, white flowers

Siberian yarrow

Achillea sibirica

Siberian yarrow (Achillea sibirica) is a drought-tolerant perennial with striking, flat-topped clusters of feathery-looking yellow flowers. It blooms in early summer and its buds are a deep maroon color. It is an essential plant in the dry, sunny gardens of North America due to its excellent drought-tolerance and drought-resilience. Siberian yarrow's tolerance of extreme temperatures make it an ideal choice for shade gardens and cold regions. Its long-lasting, lovely foliage is a long-term burst of color and excellent addition to any garden. It also does not require very much maintenance and requires very little water for survival. Siberian yarrow's beauty and resilience make it a great choice for any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

watering

Watering for this plant species should be done about once a week, allowing the soil to dry out somewhat between waterings. Make sure that your plant does not suffer from overwatering, as this could lead to root rot. If you live in an area with hotter climates, you may need to water your Siberian yarrow more often. You may also need to water the plant more often if the soil is sandy or in other situations where the soil drains quickly.

sunlight

Siberian yarrow (Achillea sibirica) is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun. It requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day during the peak growing season in order to thrive. When grown in exposed, open locations, Siberian yarrow should be protected from the harsh midday sun in late spring and summer, as this can lead to scorching of the foliage. In cooler climates, however, the plant can tolerate more intense sunlight.

pruning

Siberian yarrow should be pruned in late spring or early summer, when the new growth has just started to come in. Pruning should involve both deadheading and cutting back the plant. Deadheading removes spent flower heads, which encourages more blooms but also prevents self-seeding. Cutting back yarrow promotes a bushier, more compact form and can help control its spread. Cut back yarrow canes to reduce their size and remove old, dead growth. Doing this every 2 to 3 years will keep the plant tidy and produce vigorous, healthy growth.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Siberian yarrow typically starts flowering in June.

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