When to Plant Yarrow in USDA Zone 8b
Your June planting checklist for Zone 8b
June is a pivotal month for Zone 8b gardens. Focus on these tasks first and you'll set up the rest of the season for success.
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Harvest yarrow as they ripen
If you can't use it all right away, check the food-preservation section of your planner.
Looking ahead to July
- First harvests: yarrow
Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) is a tough, drought-tolerant native perennial with aromatic finely-divided foliage and broad flat-topped flower clusters that serve as a landing platform for hundreds of beneficial insect species. Available in white (the species type) and a wide range of cultivars spanning yellow, gold, pink, salmon, and deep red. Spreads by rhizome to form ground-covering colonies; blooms from late spring through midsummer with reblooming into fall if deadheaded. Exceptional in hot, dry sites where other perennials fail.
In Zone 8b, the average last spring frost is around February 25 and the first fall frost is around November 28, giving you a growing season of approximately 276 days.
Yarrow Planting Timeline — Zone 8b
Where Is USDA Zone 8b?
The map below highlights the states that contain Zone 8b. Click any state to see the Yarrow planting schedule for that location.
Yarrow Planting Calendar — Zone 8b
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | December 31 | Dec 31 – Jan 14 |
| Transplant Outdoors | February 25 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 |
| Direct Sow | February 11 | Feb 11 – Mar 4 |
| Bloom | April 29 | Apr 29 – Sep 23 |
· 18" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | Start Indoors |
| February | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| March | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| April | Bloom |
| May | Bloom |
| June | Bloom |
| July | Bloom |
| August | Bloom |
| September | Bloom |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | Start Indoors |
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Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Low — drought tolerant
Days to Maturity
60–90 days
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Zone Temperature Range
15°F to 20°F average annual minimum
Growing Season
276 days (Zone 8b average)
Planting Specifications
| Plant Spacing | 18 inches apart |
| Row Spacing | 24 inches between rows |
Succession Planting Yarrow in Zone 8b
Sow every 6.9 weeks for continuous harvest throughout the season.
Growing Tips for Yarrow in Zone 8b
Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; seeds need light for germination — press onto soil surface, do not cover. Direct sow after last frost or divide established clumps in spring or fall. Thrives in poor, well-drained soil — rich soil and high fertility cause floppy stems and reduce flower count. Avoid overwatering; excellent drought tolerance once established. Deadhead spent clusters to encourage rebloom. Divide every 2–3 years to prevent center die-out and control spread. Year 2+ plants bloom most heavily; first-year plants may produce limited flowers. Dried flowers retain color well for arrangements.
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Yarrow in Other Zones
Yarrow by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Yarrow in Zone 8b?
In Zone 8b, plan your Yarrow planting around the average last frost date of February 25. Start seeds indoors around December 31. Direct sow outdoors around February 11. Transplant seedlings around February 25.
Can Yarrow grow in Zone 8b?
Yes, Yarrow can grow well in Zone 8b, hardy in USDA zones 3a through 9b. Zone 8b has a growing season of approximately 276 days, which is sufficient for Yarrow (60-90 days to maturity).
When can I harvest Yarrow in Zone 8b?
In Zone 8b, expect to harvest Yarrow from April 29 – September 23. Yarrow takes 60-90 days from planting to harvest.
What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?
The average last spring frost in Zone 8b is around February 25, and the first fall frost is around November 28. This gives a growing season of approximately 276 days. These are 50% probability dates — actual frost dates vary year to year.
What should I plant next to Yarrow?
Good companion plants for Yarrow include Echinacea, Black Eyed Susan, Lavender, Salvia. These companions can help with pest control, pollination, and nutrient sharing.
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