How to grow Yarrow in Australia
A tough perennial for full sun in well drained soil, tolerating poor, dry ground once established. Water sparingly, as rich, wet soil makes it floppy and weak stemmed.
At a glance
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: 2 litres a week, watered every 7 days
- Spacing: 40 cm
- Time to harvest: 90 days
- Time to germinate: 14 days
- Soil pH: 5.5 to 7
- Frost tolerance: Frost hardy
When to sow by region
| Region | When to sow | Regional note |
|---|---|---|
| South East Queensland | March to September | |
| Northern Rivers NSW | March to September | |
| Sydney & Coastal NSW | March to September | |
| Melbourne & Victoria | March to September | Frost-hardy perennial. Melbourne cool climate perfect. Extend window. |
| Adelaide & SA | March to September | |
| Perth & WA | March to September | |
| Tasmania | March and April, September to November | Sow Sep to Nov or Mar to Apr. Tough hardy perennial. |
| Canberra & ACT | March to September | Yarrow is hardy perennial; sow spring-autumn; drought-tolerant; spreads readily; thrives in cool Canberra season. |
| North Queensland | May to September | Dry season May to Sep. Yarrow (perennial) prefers drier conditions. |
| Darwin & Top End | May to September | Dry season May to Sep. Yarrow (perennial) prefers drier conditions. |
Companion planting
Good companions
- Brassicas
- Tomato
- Herbs
- Fruit trees
Harvest and storage
Harvest tip
Cut flower stems when the clusters are fully open and richly coloured. Snip stems low; regular cutting brings on more blooms and good cut flowers.
Storage
Dry flower heads and store in a sealed jar, up to 12 months.