Red Yarrow Seeds – Achillea millefolium Rubra Perennial

Reddish-Pink Flower Clusters for Sunny Borders

Red yarrow (Achillea millefolium Rubra) brings clusters of reddish-pink flowers to sunny summer borders and large containers. This spreading perennial suits well-drained garden spaces and provides stems for fresh or dried arrangements.

Grow a managed patch where you can watch butterflies and beneficial insects visit the flowers. Plan its position carefully: yarrow spreads through underground roots and self-sowing, and can crowd less vigorous neighbors.

Plant Highlights

• Selection: Red yarrow, listed as Achillea millefolium Rubra.
• Life cycle: Perennial.
• Flowers: Reddish-pink to ruby-red clusters; individual plants and growing conditions may affect appearance.
• Light: Full sun.
• Soil: Lean, sandy or otherwise well-drained soil.
• Established plants: Drought tolerant; suited to warm summer conditions.
• Uses: Sunny borders, managed plantings, large containers, 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 seeds gently into the surface with little or no covering, as light is needed for germination.

Water gently to avoid displacing the small seeds. Maintain light moisture while seedlings establish, without saturating the soil.

Starting Indoors

Use clean seed-starting mix in trays or individual pots. Sow at the surface and maintain approximately 65–75°F. Provide light while protecting the containers from scorching direct sun.

Once seedlings are well established, gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before transplanting. Handle young roots carefully and keep competing weeds under control.

Garden Care

Water young plants as needed to help establish their roots. Avoid persistent excess moisture around mature plants, which can contribute to root and stem problems. Lean, well-drained soil is preferable to wet, rich ground or heavy clay without adequate drainage.

Plants in fertile soil or shade may lean and need support, particularly in exposed locations. Remove faded flower heads to encourage continued flowering and reduce self-sowing. After flowering, trim spent stems back toward the lower foliage as appropriate for local conditions.

Divide crowded clumps in early spring or fall, generally every 3–4 years. Monitor spreading roots and remove unwanted growth to keep plants within their intended area.

Growing in Containers

Use a large container with drainage holes and a well-draining growing mix. Position in full sun and allow enough space for the clump to develop without crowding.

Check moisture regularly and let excess water drain freely. Avoid keeping the pot constantly wet. Repot or divide when crowded, and remove seed heads before dispersal if you want to limit volunteer seedlings.

Fresh and Dried Flowers

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

Available Seed Packs

Choose 300, 1,000, or 5,000 seeds. This listing is for ornamental planting seeds, not established plants.