🌿 Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is extremely hardy and low-maintenance: 🌱 Climate: Hardy perennial, USDA zones 3-9 🌱 Temperature: Very cold-hardy; tolerates heat and cold extremes 🌱 Soil: Well-draining, poor to average; pH 6.0-7.0; thrives in poor soil 🌱 Light: Full sun to partial shade 🌱 Water: Drought-tolerant; needs minimal watering 🌱 Spacing: 12-24 inches apart 🌱 Container Growing: Possible but prefers ground 🌱 Propagation: Seeds or division 🌱 Seeds: Surface sow, germination 7-14 days 🌱 Growth Rate: Fast; forms spreading clumps 🌱 Height: 2-3 feet tall 🌱 Self-Seeding: Will self-seed readily 🌱 Colors: White, pink, red, yellow varieties 🌱 Spreading: Can spread but not invasively Yarrow is nearly indestructible - perfect for xeriscaping and neglect!

Yarrow flowers and leaves dry beautifully: ☀️ Harvest Timing: When flowers fully open ☀️ Best Time: Morning after dew dries ☀️ Cutting: Cut stems just above leaves ☀️ Bundling: Tie bundles and hang upside down ☀️ Location: Warm, dark, well-ventilated area ☀️ Duration: 1-2 weeks ☀️ Dehydrator: 95-115°F (35-46°C) for 4-6 hours ☀️ Test: Flowers should be papery; stems should snap ☀️ Color: Flowers retain color well ☀️ Decorative: Dried yarrow is beautiful for wreaths and arrangements ☀️ Magical Timing: Harvest during full moon for love divination Yarrow is one of the best herbs for drying - maintains color and form.

Yarrow stores excellently for years: 🏺 Container: Airtight glass jar or open basket for decorative stems 🏺 Location: Cool, dry place 🏺 Shelf Life: 2-3 years 🏺 Whole Stems: Can store flowering stems whole 🏺 Light: Some fading is normal but doesn't affect magic 🏺 Label: Mark with harvest date and color 🏺 Decorative Use: Dried yarrow makes beautiful, magical decor 🏺 Magical Storage: Keep with love or protection herbs Signs of Degradation: • Complete color fading (some fading is normal) • Excessive brittleness • Loss of mild, pleasant scent Well-stored yarrow maintains its courage-giving and protective properties for years.