Yarrow

About this plant

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Yarrow, is a garden cornerstone celebrated for its durability and aesthetic appeal. Its finely textured, aromatic foliage creates a soft, inviting base from which sturdy stems emerge, crowned with flattened clusters of tiny, densely packed flowers. Blooming profusely from late spring through summer, Yarrow offers a continuous display of color in shades of white, yellow, pink, and red, depending on the variety. These cheerful blooms are not only beautiful but also attract a diverse array of beneficial insects to your garden, including butterflies and bees. An exceptionally adaptable and low-maintenance plant, Yarrow thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it an excellent choice for borders, meadows, cutting gardens, and contemporary landscape designs. Its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in challenging soils make it a standout performer for sustainable landscaping.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Yarrow is remarkably easy to care for. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. In late fall or early spring, cut back the entire plant to about 2-4 inches above the ground to promote vigorous new growth. Divide clumps every 3-5 years to prevent overcrowding and maintain plant vigor.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.