A Vibrant Perennial Blend for Pollinators and Bouquets
Discover the enchanting Yarrow Favorite Berries, a perennial blend that bursts into a tapestry of pastel hues atop delicate, fern-like foliage. This versatile variety matures quickly, offering a stunning display of lavender, pink, peach, and pale yellow blooms in its first year from seed. With its rich history as both an ornamental and medicinal plant, Yarrow Favorite Berries continues a tradition of beauty and utility that spans centuries.
Yarrow Favorite Berries excels as both a garden showpiece and a functional herb. Its flat-topped flower clusters, measuring 2-4 inches across, create an irresistible landing pad for pollinators and beneficial insects. These long-lasting blooms also make exceptional cut flowers, retaining their charm in vases for 7-12 days. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this yarrow variety boasts significant medicinal value, serving as a natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and tonic.
This hardy perennial thrives in full sun to part shade, reaching a mature height of 28-30 inches with a spread of 18-24 inches. Yarrow Favorite Berries is remarkably low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking beauty with minimal fuss. For optimal growth and blooming, plant in well-drained soil and space 12-24 inches apart.
Growing Success Tips:
- Sow seeds 8-10 weeks before last frost for first-year blooms
- Provide full sun for best flowering performance
- Divide plants every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
- Harvest flowers when pollen is visible for longest vase life
Yarrow Favorite Berries offers a perfect blend of beauty, functionality, and ease of care. Whether you’re crafting stunning bouquets, attracting beneficial wildlife, or exploring herbal remedies, this versatile perennial delivers exceptional value to any garden. For extended blooming, deadhead spent flowers regularly.
Product Features
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-9
- Bloom Time: June to August
- Flower Size: 2-4 inches
- Vase Life: 7-12 days
Growing Information
- Light Preference: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average fertility
- Water Needs: Low to average
- Spacing: 12-24 inches apart
Key Benefits
- Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
- Excellent for fresh and dried cut flowers
- Medicinal properties for natural remedies
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
