Yarrow Wildflower Seed

Yarrow Wildflower Seed is an erect herbaceous perennial plant that produces one to several stems 0.2-1 metre in height, and has a spreading rhizomatous growth form. Leaves are evenly distributed along the stem, with the leaves near the middle and bottom of the stem being the largest. The leaves are 5-20 cm long, almost feathery, and arranged spirally on the stems. The leaves are cauline, and more or less clasping. The flowers are white to pink. The generally 3 to 8 ray flowers are ovate to round. The plant has a strong, sweet scent, similar to chrysanthemums.

Latin Name

• Achillea millefolium

Life Cycle

• Perennial

Flowering Time

• June to October

Yarrow Wildflower Seed Max Flowering Height

• 100cm

Yarrow Wildflower Seed Approx Sowing Rate

• 1kg/Acre

Wildflower Site Preparation

The site should be weed free. Annual weeds should be controlled by mechanical means or by the use of contact based herbicide. Perennial weeds, for example docks thistle, nettles and couch grass can be dealt with using a translocated herbicide such as Round-Up. Cultivate to achieve a fine seed bed, sow seed mix and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds.

Sowing Times

Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand, dry sifted topsoil or sawdust and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.