Achillea crithmifolia
Yarrow
Care Guide
💧 Water
Achillea crithmifolia needs very little watering, as it mostly relies on natural rainfall. During dry spells, give it extra water only if rainfall drops below 25 mm (1 inch) per week. Be careful not to overwater, as this can cause the plant to grow too tall and look unhealthy. Make sure to plant it in well-drained soil to prevent root rot.
☀️ Light Full sun
Achillea crithmifolia is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant that comes from open habitats, frequently growing in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C
Achillea crithmifolia can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be constrained by various combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the likelihood of Achillea crithmifolia dying. In winter, protecting it from cold can improve its chances of survival.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
The best time to fertilize an Achillea crithmifolia is in early spring, when it is coming out of dormancy and beginning active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although Achillea crithmifolia has relatively low fertilizer requirements, applying fertilizer annually can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
Pruning Achillea crithmifolia in early spring helps encourage healthy growth and vibrant flowering. The process includes removing dead stems, shaping the plant, and thinning it to improve air circulation. To prevent disease and enhance both the health and appearance of the plant, make sure to use clean, sharp tools.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Achillea
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-9
- Mature Height
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 46 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Hungary, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, Slovakia, Romania, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Poland, Albania, Greece, Croatia, France