Aster
Yarrow
Yarrow prefers lean, well-drained soil and full sun, with little need for fertilizer once established. Let young plants develop roots before cutting flower stems, avoid wet soil and nitrogen-rich feeding that causes flopping, and manage spreading rhizomes; this is not an everyday edible or tea recommendation.
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low once established; avoid wet roots
- Spacing
- 24 in
- First harvest
- Not recommended as a food crop
Tips
- Plant nursery stock at its previous depth in freely draining soil.
- Water while roots establish, then allow soil to dry between deep waterings and avoid nitrogen feeding.
- Cut spent ornamental flower stems and divide spreading clumps; watch for mildew in crowded growth.
- Contact can cause dermatitis; daisy-family allergies are relevant.
- Do not use during pregnancy. Do not consume without professional advice, especially while breastfeeding or taking medication; medicinal tradition does not establish food safety.
Plant nursery stock in locally suitable spring or fall conditions. This entry provides growing guidance, not a food-harvest recommendation.
Wild foraging safety
This plant is often found growing wild. Never eat a wild plant unless its identity has been confirmed by a qualified local expert, and never rely on a single source — including this app, photos, or AI tools — to identify it. Many edible plants have toxic look-alikes, and some parts or preparation stages may be unsafe. When in doubt, don't eat it.
Good companions
Thyme
Keep apart from
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