Yarrow is a herb who is a perennial. Yarrow leaves has a lacy texture which can make a charming look to a garden. Some of the yarrow has yellow flowers, now these flowers should never be used medicinally.
Yarrow has white flowers appear in mid-late summer. Yarrow goes in open and grassy areas such as prairies and mountain meadows. They like to have disturbed soil areas. They grow in temperature climates.
I will need to stratify seeds for a month before sowing. I will sow my seeds indoors. Then I can transplant them outdoors in my garden in mid to late spring. The yarrow seeds can be sow outdoors in early spring. As far as, germination of yarrow it is around 70 percent, and they usually start sprouting that occurs in 7 to 14 days. Another way to propagate yarrow is by root divisions. The root division is done either in spring or fall for ideal results. Yarrow will spread, so they need to be spread 12 inches apart. The plants need low to moderate amounts of water. Yarrow needs full sun or partial shade and they prefers well-drained soil.
There are certain parts of the yarrow that you harvest. You will only harvest the aerial parts and you only do this in mid- to- late summer. The best time to do this is when the plant is in full flower. Scissors or snips are the tools that are used to harvest yarrow.
Always makes sure to discuss with your buyers whether the buyer wants to just flowers or the flowering aerial parts because the flowers are more labor-intensive to harvest and this commands a higher price.
Yarrow has many medicinal benefits. It is used for winter illness, respiratory conditions,women's and children's health concerns and the throat and the skin. It is also used for gastrointestinal health. It is also considered beneficial for muscle aches and for circulation.
Summary
Native America people has a nickname for yarrow. It is called chipmunk tail because the leaf looks like a chipmunk tail.
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