dnrevel's plant: Yarrow (Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl')

Database link: Yarrow (Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl')

Status: Have

Categorized under:
Cottage Garden
Cutting garden
Everlastings and Suitable for Drying
Foliage for Bouquets
Perennials

Comments by dnrevel
NOTE this is sown in several different ways for 2023.

Plants are reliable and vigorous in second year of production with good 24–36" height. They bloom mid to late summer. To produce rebloom, cut back within 2-3 inches of ground, after first flowers. Perennial in Zones 3–9.

Endures heat and low-water once established. Light is required for germination.
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers late spring to early fall
Medicinal Herb, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Will Naturalize
Dynamic Accumulator: K (Potassium), P (Phosphorus), Fe (Iron)
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies, Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt to lerant, Drought tolerant
Events
February 25, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter sown in Dixie Cup. NOTE: Needs LIGHT to germinate. Seed from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, Fall 2022. Also known as Marshmallow Yarrow. )
March 18, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinating in greenhouse using humidity dome, dixie cup method.)
March 27, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinated in Dixie Cups in small tote and in larger totes. NOTE this is sown in several different ways for 2023.)
April 9, 2023: Potted up (Pricked out from Dixie Cups in tray, moved to next larger size in greenhouse, April 9 & 10.)
May 1, 2023: Transplanted (Set out in several garden spaces in the front yard, after hardening off for a few days outdoors.)
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