Colorado
Yarrow(Achillea millefolium)
A hardy named seed strain (introduced by Jelitto in 1993, often sold as 'Colorado Mix') producing a wide range of long-lasting flower colors from a single sowing, on upright, sturdy clumps. Popular as an easy, drought-tolerant meadow, cottage-garden and cut/dried-flower yarrow.
Flavor Profile
Lacy, cool-green foliage is aromatic in the typical yarrow style.
Visual Characteristics
Lacy cool-green ferny foliage on upright bushy clumps; flat-topped umbels in shades of red, cerise, pink, apricot, chrome and pale yellow, cream, beige and white, with occasional pure whites. Reaches about 60-90 cm (24-30 in) tall.
Growing Tips
Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost (germinates roughly 10-21 days at ~18-22C), barely covering. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil, tolerating poor soil; blooms the first year from an early sowing. Excellent for fresh or dried cut flowers; deadhead to prolong bloom. Hardy USDA zones 2-9.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Very hardy and drought-tolerant; standard species foliar diseases possible in humid or crowded conditions.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.