Yarrow (Achillea maxima)
Care, watering, light and tips for Yarrow on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Yarrow
Achillea maxima, also known as Giant Yarrow, is a robust perennial plant from the Asteraceae family, distinguished by its large, flat, lemon-yellow corymb-shaped inflorescences. It grows quite tall, adding a majestic presence and a vibrant splash of color to cottage gardens, borders, or naturalized meadows. Its aromatic, pinnate leaves complement its visual appeal, creating an interesting contrast with its blooms.
Native range
Caucasus and northern Iran
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for abundant and vigorous flowering. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant, so watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings to prevent waterlogging. It thrives in well-drained, even poor soils, and a common mistake to avoid is excessive soil moisture, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Yarrow
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown leaves from the base, soft stems, sparse or no flowering.
- First aid
- Drastically reduce watering. Ensure good drainage and aeration. Repot if soil is waterlogged.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage, leading to root rot. Does not tolerate constant moisture.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted. Act quickly to dry out the substrate.