Yarrow

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Most of the Year
➜ Peak Spring–Fall (May–Late Sep)

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Accent Flower, Filler Flower, Texture Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Long-Lasting

HEAD SIZE
➜ 2–5in Bloom Clusters

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–80cm

➜ Yarrow can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for up to 2 days before processing, making it an easy flower to hold for weddings and event production

➜ Recut the stems and hydrate for 3–4 hours before designing, allowing the flower heads and stems to fully condition before arranging

➜ Strip the lower foliage thoroughly before placing stems into water; yarrow appreciates excellent water quality throughout conditioning

➜ Yarrow is beautiful in hand-tied bridal bouquets, vase arrangements, garden-style centerpieces, meadow-inspired ceremony florals, and large reception pieces where texture and natural movement are just as important as color

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Excellent vase life
♡ Beautiful texture with bold color
♡ Great coverage
♡ Versatile design applications

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Doesn't always get the spotlight
✗ Can be mistaken for "just filler"
✗ Not every color is available year-round
✗ Has definitely foraged for mushrooms

Why do florists love using yarrow?
➜ Yarrow brings remarkable texture, dependable performance, and a naturally gathered look that's difficult to recreate with many other flowers

Is yarrow a good value flower?
➜ Absolutely—its generous flower clusters and branching stems allow a relatively small bunch to contribute impressive volume throughout multiple designs

Can yarrow work as a filler flower?
➜ In many arrangements, yes—its clustered blooms provide enough texture and color to reduce or even eliminate the need for traditional filler flowers

Does yarrow work best in rustic designs?
➜ While it's a natural fit for meadow and garden-inspired florals, yarrow is equally effective in contemporary, European, and editorial designs where texture takes center stage

☆ Excellent texture and coverage
☆ Wonderful garden character
☆ Great flower-to-dollar value
☆ Works beautifully in natural designs
☆ Quietly tougher than everyone expects

☆ Scabiosa
☆ Queen Anne's Lace
☆ Zinnias
☆ Cosmos
☆ Feverfew
☆ Delphinium
☆ Veronica

☆ Yarrow belongs to the genus Achillea, named after the Greek hero Achilles, who according to legend used the plant for its traditional medicinal properties

☆ Modern cut yarrow is available in a beautiful range of colors including white, yellow, peach, terracotta, burgundy, pink, and soft pastel shades

☆ Each broad flower head is actually made up of dozens of tiny individual blooms, creating the flat-topped clusters that have made yarrow a florist favorite for generations