Achillea millefolium Seeds (Rubra Yarrow)

Rubra Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), also known as Red Yarrow or Red Milfoil, is a perennial flower with vibrant red or pinkish flowers that bloom from early to late summer. This plant typically reaches a height of 2-3 feet and spreads 1-2 feet wide. It is commonly grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. Rubra Yarrow is known for its finely divided fern-like leaves and its ability to attract pollinators. To grow Rubra Yarrow, one can easily find Achillea millefolium seeds online or at local gardening stores, ensuring a stunning addition to any garden or landscape.

Growing Achillea millefolium from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Red

Germinating Rubra Yarrow Flower Seeds

To germinate Achillea millefolium, sow the seeds in well-drained soil or in seed-starting trays, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and expose them to bright indirect light. Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days.

We source all of our Achillea millefolium seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Rubra Yarrow seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Rubra Yarrow seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Achillea millefolium seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

We offer this variety on Etsy, eBay, and Amazon, as well!

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