White Yarrow Seeds – Achillea millefolium Perennial

White Flower Clusters Above Fern-Like Foliage

White yarrow (Achillea millefolium) produces broad, flat-topped white flower clusters above fragrant, finely divided foliage. This spreading perennial adds texture to sunny flower borders and meadow-style plantings, while the stems can be enjoyed in fresh or dried arrangements.

Plant it where its spreading habit has room to develop, and watch butterflies and beneficial insects visit the flowers. Yarrow spreads by underground roots as well as seed, so give it a managed space rather than placing it beside delicate plants it could crowd.

Plant Highlights

• Botanical name: Achillea millefolium.
• Flower color: White.
• Life cycle: Perennial.
• Foliage: Aromatic, finely divided, and fern-like.
• Light: Full sun preferred.
• Soil: Lean and well drained; tolerates poor soil.
• Uses: Sunny borders, managed meadow-style gardens, and fresh or dried cut flowers.
• Wildlife interest: Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects.

Direct Sowing

Sow in fall or early spring in a prepared, weed-free seedbed. Fall-sown seeds may remain dormant until spring. Press the small seeds into the surface and avoid burying them deeply, as light is needed for germination.

Water gently so seeds are not displaced, and maintain light moisture during establishment without saturating the soil.

Starting Indoors

Use clean seed-starting mix in trays or individual pots. Sow at the surface with little or no covering and maintain approximately 65–75°F. Provide light while protecting the sowing containers from scorching direct sun.

Once seedlings are established, gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before transplanting. Handle young roots gently and keep weeds from competing during establishment.

Garden Care

Choose lean, well-drained soil and avoid persistently wet conditions, heavy clay without adequate drainage, or overly rich ground. Established plants tolerate heat and relatively dry conditions, but monitor young plants while roots develop.

Avoid overwatering mature plants. Plants grown in rich soil or shade may lean and need support. Remove faded flower heads to encourage continued flowering and reduce unwanted self-sowing.

Divide established clumps in early spring or fall when they become crowded, generally every few years. Monitor spreading roots and remove unwanted growth to keep the planting within its intended area.

Growing in Containers

A roomy container can help manage yarrow's spreading habit. Choose a pot with drainage holes and use a well-draining growing mix. Position it in full sun and leave space for the clump to develop.

Check moisture regularly, allowing excess water to drain freely. Avoid keeping the growing medium constantly wet. Divide or repot crowded plants as needed, and remove seed heads before dispersal if you want to limit volunteers.

Fresh and Dried Flowers

Cut flowering stems as the clusters begin to open. For drying, gather stems into small bundles and hang upside down in a dry, protected place away from direct sunlight. More mature flower heads may shed seed as they dry.

This listing is for ornamental planting seeds. No medicinal or wound-treatment benefit is claimed.

Available Seed Packs

Choose 1,000 seeds, 3,000 seeds, 1/4 oz (7.09 g), 1 oz, 1/4 lb, or 1 lb. The 1 oz option is listed at approximately 200,000 seeds; counts in weight-based packs can vary.