Red Yarrow Seeds – Achillea Millefolium Rubra

Bring color, fragrance, and resilience to your garden with Red Yarrow Seeds (Achillea millefolium rubra) — a stunning perennial herb celebrated for its vibrant crimson blooms, fern-like foliage, and medicinal properties. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and poor soil, making it a top choice for gardeners who love low-maintenance, long-blooming plants.

Red Yarrow is more than just beautiful — it’s pollinator-friendly and attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while deterring pests and deer. Perfect for borders, wildflower gardens, and dried flower arrangements, Yarrow adds timeless elegance and natural balance to any landscape.

🌱 Why Grow Red Yarrow Seeds?

🌺 Brilliant Red Blooms – Adds bold color contrast that lasts all summer.
🦋 Pollinator Magnet – Loved by butterflies and bees, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.
🌿 Medicinal & Herbal Uses – Known for its traditional healing benefits.
🌞 Drought & Heat Tolerant – Thrives in dry, sunny conditions with minimal care.
🌾 Versatile & Hardy – Excellent for cut flowers, herbal gardens, or naturalized landscapes.

🌿 Growing Tips

1. When to Plant: Sow outdoors in spring or fall, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
   
2. Soil Requirements: Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils.
   
3. Light: Full sun is ideal for compact growth and strong blooms.
   
4. Sowing Depth: Lightly press seeds into soil — do not cover deeply (needs light to germinate).
5. Watering: Keep soil moist until seedlings establish; afterward, water sparingly.
   
6. Spacing: Plant 12–18 inches apart for healthy airflow.
   
7. Maintenance: Deadhead to encourage re-blooming; divide clumps every 2–3 years.
   
8. Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Red Yarrow easy to grow from seed?
Yes! Yarrow is one of the easiest perennials to grow and thrives in poor, dry soils once established.

Does Yarrow attract pollinators?
Absolutely! Its fragrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Can Red Yarrow be used as an herb?
Yes — Yarrow has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its natural healing properties.

Is Yarrow deer resistant?
Yes — it’s naturally deer and rabbit resistant, perfect for rural or open gardens.

How tall does Red Yarrow grow?
Expect plants to reach 18–24 inches tall with strong stems and dense flower clusters.

Where to Buy Red Yarrow Seeds for Sale?

At Seeds World, we offer fresh, non-GMO Red Yarrow Seeds (Achillea millefolium rubra) with fast U.S. shipping. Whether you’re creating a butterfly garden, herbal border, or cottage-style landscape, this classic perennial delivers color, texture, and natural resilience season after season.