Yarrow

Basic Information

Seed Number

58

Seed Name

Yarrow

Variety

Love Parade

Category

Flower

Plant Family

Asteraceae

Plant Type

Siberian yarrow (Achillea sibirica)

Planting Method

Direct Sow or Transplant

Seed Status

In Seed Bank

Created

2026-08-14 00:50:34

Updated

2026-08-19 15:35:29

Planting Information

Start Planting Date

Mar 1

Last Recommended Planting Date

Jun 15

Plantable Months

March, April, May, June

Indoor Start

Mar 1 – Mar 24

Direct Sow

Apr 15 – May 31

Transplant

May 5 – Jun 15

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

8 weeks

Transplant Weeks After Frost

0 weeks

Germination Days

10–14 days

Harvest/Maturity

Not recorded

Succession Planting

Not recorded

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

65-72°F

Planting Depth

Surface sow; light required

Plant Spacing

18-24 in

Row Spacing

24-30 in

Thin-To Spacing

18-24 in

Sun Requirements

Full sun

Water Needs

Water regularly while establishing; established plants tolerate dry conditions

Soil Preference

Average to dry, well-drained soil; tolerates sandy and chalky soils

Minimum Container Size

3 gal

Plant Height

12-24 in

Perennial/Biennial Status

Perennial

Container Friendly

Yes

Trellis/Support Needed

No

Frost Tolerant

Yes

Heat Tolerant

Yes

Drought Tolerant

Yes

Pollinator Friendly

Yes

Medicinal

No

Garden Uses

Companion Planting

Storage

Seed Source/Brand

MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit

Packet Year

Not recorded

Quantity Notes

Not recorded

Purchase Date

Not recorded

Expiration Year

Not recorded

Storage Box

Not recorded

Container

Not recorded

Envelope

Not recorded

Row

Not recorded

Slot

Not recorded

Storage Notes

Not recorded

Notes

Original Planting Method: Start indoors or direct sow; many benefit from cold stratification
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: Apr 15 – Jun 15; Sep 1 – Oct 15 for fall sowing
Germination Time: 10–30+ days
Days to Harvest / Bloom: Blooms/harvest often year 2
Container Friendly: Yes for many; deep-rooted types prefer ground
Succession / Reusable Notes: Great for permanent herb/medicinal beds.
Zone 6B Notes: Many medicinal perennials need patience and may not bloom first year.
Companion Plants: Yarrow, echinacea, calendula, lavender, sage, thyme, oregano, clover, native flowers
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Crowded/overly wet beds
Sources: MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar | Detroit frost dates: https://www.ufseeds.com/vegetable-planting-calendar-detroit-michigan.html | Almanac Detroit: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/MI/Detroit

[[RESEARCH ENRICHMENT START]]
Zone 6B: Love Parade is a hardy Siberian yarrow listed for Zones 5-9 and is perennial in Zone 6B.
Germination: Yarrow seed requires light for germination. Surface sow and press gently into moist growing medium.
Harvest: Harvest flower stems when pollen becomes visible and flower clusters are fully colored. Suitable for fresh or dried arrangements.
Seed Saving: Allow selected flower heads to dry completely before collecting seed.
Special Care: Unlike common medicinal yarrow, Love Parade is Achillea sibirica rather than Achillea millefolium; medicinal status is therefore not inferred from common yarrow.
Research Source: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds — https://www.rareseeds.com/yarrow-love-parade — Achillea sibirica identity, 18-24 inch height, perennial habit, pink flowers and pollinator value
Research Source: Outsidepride — https://www.outsidepride.com/seed/flower-seed/yarrow/yarrow-seeds-love-parade.html — Zones 5-9, 12-24 inch height, full sun, drought tolerance and well-drained soil
Research Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds — https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/flowers/yarrow/yarrow-key-growing-information.html — yarrow seed light requirement, cut-flower harvest and general culture
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