Yarrow in Zone 3a
Achillea millefolium
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Yarrow tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Mar 28–Apr 4 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 30–Jun 6 |
| Estimated bloom | ~100 days after planting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Yarrow.
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See it growing
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