Yarrow
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Fast, spreads by rhizomes
- Full Sun
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Deer resistant
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About Yarrow
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a tough, adaptable native North American perennial producing flat-topped clusters of small flowers, commonly in white, yellow, pink, or red depending on cultivar, above finely divided, fern-like aromatic foliage that gives the plant a soft, feathery texture even outside its late spring through summer bloom season. It grows to 2-3 feet tall and spreads gradually by rhizomes, forming a fuller colony over time in a sunny bed. As a native, drought-adapted species, it thrives in poor, dry, sunny sites where richer perennials struggle, tolerating Georgia's clay soil and summer heat with minimal care once established, though it strongly prefers good drainage and can struggle in constantly wet or overly rich soil, which promotes floppy, weak growth. Its flat flower clusters are an excellent landing platform for butterflies and other pollinators, and its aromatic foliage makes it naturally deer resistant. Yarrow's toughness and low-maintenance nature have made it a staple of xeriscape and pollinator-focused Georgia garden designs for years.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 2-3 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5-2 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low — very drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring through Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast, spreads by rhizomes |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Check with a vet |
| Native to Georgia | Yes |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Yarrow in full sun in well-drained, even lean soil; avoid rich, heavily fertilized beds, which cause floppy growth and reduce flowering. It tolerates Georgia clay once drainage is adequate. Water regularly the first season; established plants are highly drought tolerant. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to control spread and rejuvenate the planting. Once established in a Gwinnett County landscape, it needs only occasional deep watering during dry stretches rather than a regular irrigation schedule.
Fast Facts
- Native North American perennial
- Flat-topped flower clusters, fine aromatic fern-like foliage
- Mature size: 2-3 ft tall, spreads by rhizomes
- Highly drought tolerant, prefers lean, well-drained soil
- Deer resistant, excellent butterfly landing platform
- Struggles in rich soil or excess water — causes floppy growth
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Yarrow FAQs
Why is my Yarrow flopping over?
Yarrow tends to flop and grow weakly in soil that is too rich or receives too much fertilizer and water, since it is naturally adapted to lean, dry conditions. Planting in average to poor, well-drained soil without heavy feeding produces sturdier, more upright growth and better flowering.
Is Yarrow native to Georgia?
Yes, Yarrow is native to Georgia and the Southeastern United States, which makes it naturally well adapted to the region's clay soils, summer humidity, and Zone 8a climate. Native status generally means less supplemental water and fertilizer are needed once the plant is established in a Lawrenceville landscape.