DESCRIPTION
White Yarrow Achillea Herb Garden Seeds
White Yarrow Achillea Herb Growing Habits
Non-GMO (Achillea millefolium) White Yarrow plants grow as robust perennial herbs reaching 1-3" tall and 18-24" wide. This variety of yarrow produces from late spring, early summer or fall. Once plants reach maturity, White Yarrow Achillea develops tall fern-like green foliage"providing naturally sweet flavor with mild licorice similar to marjoram. Yarrow grows until freezing conditions set in. During the season, White Yarrow blooms clusters of pearl-white flowers as they go to seed, before going dormant in the winter.
The Herbal Remedies of White Yarrow Achillea Garden Herb & Seed
White Yarrow Achillea Herbs have been used as a medicine for centuries, as the dried or fresh flowers are used to soothe digestion. Native American Cherokee Tribes made the green anise-flavored leaves into herbal teas to help relieve fevers and flu symptoms. As a pain-relieving remedy, yarrow aids cramps and indigestion. The root of White Yarrow is also taken to treat toothaches!
The Gardening Benefits of Growing White Yarrow Achillea Herb
As a hardy perennial, White Yarrow Achillea benefits the garden as a recyclable herb! Yarrow not only enhances the habitat for beneficial pollinators, attracting honey bees and butterflies, they also boost the growth of other plants. White Yarrow is robust, drought-tolerant, diverse and wards off unwanted pests with anise-like scent similar to marjoram. White Yarrow is often planted in rain gardens, as ground covers or as a sweet-scented wildflower crop.
White Yarrow Achillea Garden Herb Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Approximately 6,275 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 174,300 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 697,200Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 2,788,800 Seeds
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Achillea millefolium |
Color: |
Tall, bright fern-like green foliage, pearl-white flower clusters |
Flavor: |
Sweet, anise, astringent, similar to marjoram |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: |
120+ Perennial |
Hardiness Zones: |
3-9 |
Growth Habit: |
Upright/shrub/wooly |
Soil Preference: |
Dry, loose and well-drained |
Temp Preference: |
Warm |
Light Preference: |
Full sun to partial shade |
Other
Seed Planting Depth: |
1/4 Inches |
Seed Plant Spacing: |
18-24 Inches |
Pests/Diseases: |
Aphids, mealybugs, root rot |