Yarrow
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Excellent companion plant — attracts predatory wasps, hoverflies, and beetles that control garden pests. Drought-tolerant once established. Deadhead to extend bloom and reduce spreading.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–9
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 18 in. between plants
- Space needed
- A 2×2 ft block of the bed
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Moonshineboth
Classic soft yellow, silvery foliage — the most popular variety.
- Cerise Queenboth
Bright rosy-pink flat-topped flower clusters.
- Paprikaboth
Warm red-orange blooms that fade to soft peach.
Add Yarrow to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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