This Plant Does Everything (And Grows Itself!) | Yarrow Grow Guide

[@critterjon4061]

As someone who has installed dozens of native pollinator gardens I can tell you that bee balm (monarda) is probably the best pollinator plant as it can thrive in any conditions and is like candy to bumblebees

[@cbryce9243]

Thanks!

[@whatsup848]

I love bee balm but in humid areas like mine powdery mildew is a battle.

[@tannenbaumgirl3100]

Powdery mildew is an issue, but its not bothered by it too much. It also prefers moist soils and spreads vigorously underground rhizomatically....its in the mint family, and we all know how mint spreads!

[@Kneenibble]

Which monarda?

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

Yes bee balm yarrow and mint

[@AustinDerek]

Epic has always been awesome however Videos lately have been becoming super entertaining!!! The little added sound effects and extra touches for a fuller video production have been great. Kudos Kevin and crew!

[@pakbowl420]

I agree except for video's like this one. I find myself forwarding through most of it. Kevin and Jacques have good chemistry and make the videos entertaining and educational to watch. I rather have more of that.

[@fromasialuvasia]

The bug sound killed me 😂😂

[@manonguinchard5829]

I loooooove Chris's garden with all the "wild" flowers everywhere, i want my garden to be like that ! My mother has a lot of yarrow in her garden, i will definitely grow some in my garden too.

[@firefly5247]

I LOVE these horticultural deep-dive videos that focus on one plant in particular! Another banger as usual :D

[@DreadlockPatriot]

I just started growing yarrow this year! Mostly for medicinal use, but I have to say I am absolutely loving all of the other benefits it provides my garden

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

I've also just started to grow Yarrow this year for medicinal purposes , I've got about 7 plants in 5 small pots, I've got the leaves but imagine I'll need to put in ground or a much larger pot to see any flowers.

[@DreadlockPatriot]

@@wordsbymaribeja1470 If you’re growing from seed they won’t flower in the first year, so that’s totally normal. I transplanted some wild yarrow from the forests around my house and started some from seed. The ones I started from seed have not flowered either 😊

[@itme7685]

It grows all over the place. I’ve been on backpacking trips where it’s frequently found growing in disturbed areas and made a tea out of it to put on blistered feet or minor cuts and it heals them up quite well.

[@dianapovero7319]

Yes yarrow is commonly used as a topical ehaling agent. I use it for my exzema all the time.

[@Kendergurl]

I put a fresh sprig in my coffee for menstrual pain.

[@dianapovero7319]

@@Kendergurl Good Tip!

[@itme7685]

What is KZbin doing to stop these scammers?

[@PrincessTS01]

I've seen versions of this plant in videos from "crime pays but botany doesn't" it's amazing how big the Asteraceae family is, one of my favorites.

[@Saamniferu]

No wonder its aster, it tastes JUST like it. Absolutely vile and horrid, but technically edible?

[@OsirusHandle]

it appears to be slightly toxic and particularly bad for your gonads, apparently being an abortificant too ​@@Saamniferu

[@JJO-Writer]

Thanks!

[@dorkthrone]

So it's pretty wild for me personally that this video came out when it did. I was visiting a friend in an Alaska Native village way off the road system. My friend was showing me some of the plants that have value as traditional medicines. She showed me the yarrow plant and told me its frequently dried and used as a fever reducer, but she couldn't recall the English word. So while I only learned the Sugt'stun word, I decided it would be fun to grow. Thanks for helping me out!

[@mattjasuncion]

I've volunteered with a group called the Yarrow Society for Intergenerational Justice up in Vancouver's Chinatown, so it's awesome to learn more about the plant that gave it its name :)

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

I wonder why they chose that name? 🤔 Yarrow can help stop heavy bleeding, coagulating an open wound.

[@beaubromley942]

Nice to see Yarrow getting some love! I admire the low maintenance factor and that they handle hot summer days!

[@christineborgatti3760]

I love Chris's garden. Beautiful!

[@auraelgin4774]

In my garden I added Yarrow to my Daisy bed, ox-eye, heliopsis and conflowers a mix up of many perennial daisy look flowers, the yarrow was vigorous and over 3-4 years just as the daisy petal flowers were taking off the yarrow took over. It was invasive and crowded out the perennials... over time I mowed the bed over and it became lawn again... the yarrow put matte carpet over that area of the lawn. I will not plant yarrow again in a border. I like the umbrel shape but may look for other plants not so vigorous. Even the weedy Queen Anne's Lace is not that invasive, and I love the look of that.

[@clb50]

Yes, it's pretty aggressive for sure. Has spread all over our acreage.

[@bustedkeaton]

Try sticking them in pots and burying the pots at ground level

[@wolfsbane1991]

Here in Scandinavia, yarrow is by many considered a weed due to it's extensive growth and it's tendency to overtake the lawn grass. I never planted any but have many growing in my garden as normal "weeds" throughout - i keep most of them and only remove the ones where I don't like their placement. I am very lucky to have the rare, soft pink kind! They are stunning and I love looking at them.

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

Do they spread by seed? Everything I've ever heard was that they're propagated by root; the seeds are sterile. Good to hear that may not be true. It can be a life-saver; it'll stop blood hemorrhaging (spelling?).

[@sherylwhited7380]

Yarrow is a great plant to grow near your compost bins…yarrow prunings will help speed decomposition in the bins!

[@ozywomandius2290]

What a cool tip, thanks!

[@simonem.3092]

Such a great addition to epic’s family. Lover her garden, knowledge, and gift for teaching/sharing.

[@JenksBladeworks]

I used yarrow to remove my molar up in the mountains when I was a kid. Good herb to forage for In the wild!

[@cbryce9243]

You removed a molar, like a tooth? How?

[@humanbeing4368]

Makes a great toothpaste as well.

[@JenksBladeworks]

@@cbryce9243 I was camping with a group for a week. During dinner on one of the first nights my molar was in a lot of pain and became loose. I went out and grabbed some yarrow and chewed it up until I couldn’t feel anything in my mouth. I just kept tugging on my tooth until it popped out. 🤙🏼

[@jackiehorsley9263]

wow that's so awesome Iam growing Yarrow In my garden I am so happy to hear that Yarrow Is so easy to grow

[@heycrisper]

Yes! One of the few plants I planted this year, along with feverfew and its a new favourite! We’ve always had it growing in our lawn naturally. It’s a nice option for lawn cover too as it mows down well and comes back! Stays green too even in a drought.

[@TitanUranusOfficial]

Another benefit if you live near the Gulf Coast - plant them to get morning sun and the anoles will gather on the flowers at daybreak to warm up - and get a snack! I always plant them near pest-prone plants for this reason.

[@kitewoman7054]

I think I'm going to go get some tomorrow, maybe pinks and oranges, paprika sounds wonderful. And also some of that bee balm, thanks for the tip💚💙💜

[@frankbarnwell____]

The bug sounded like it had some old cabbage. Perfect! But seriously, yarrow and others were called "weeds", by my parents and grandparents. But exactly what various pollinators need.

[@GrowingonVancouverIsland]

On Vancouver Island we have a ton of wild yarrow. It's a magnet for butterflies 🦋

[@TailsTheFluffyFox-fixing]

I believe we have lots of wild yarrow against a ditch! That’s cool.😁

[@traceytobbe9122]

I actually have wild ones growing here. I also planted some from seed also. Thanks for this great info.

[@daniellebailey6802]

I really like to grow hyssop. The bees love it and I like to make some tea with it in the mornings.

[@PorchGardeningWithPassion]

Very good video! It convinced me to try to grow some yarrow this year in my flower bed.

[@danieldow3094]

YESSSSS, You know exactly how excited about this I am 😅. Wonderful concept in whole, ornamentals to improve edible pollination and beneficials, but really just the perfect plant to fill the role. So so good! The standard white is a staple, but I really like the moonshine (yellow on grey) and the red on greens. Pinks are great in mixed planters with purples and yellows too.

[@domesti-city]

I bought one this year called "Paprika" and the color was stunning. The hover flies and other pollinators loved it, and it did well in mostly shade.

[@danieldow3094]

@@domesti-city That looks VERY nice, they seem to be tolerant of so many conditions, and really just go off when they get any extra water.

[@anpanek]

Kevin, you hired some really great content creators! I really enjoy watching Jacque and Kris

[@eliee1]

Hey Kevin, Have you ever given thought to having a sort of super tropical plant/tree grower join your team?

[@pammamancina7118]

That garden is a dream. I wish I had some soil to plant them.

[@miss_mish]

I started growing it for its medicinal uses and as a pollinator. So many benefits plus its just pretty.

[@katehenderson8194]

Good stuff Eric, good stuff!

[@frankanderson3503]

I am growing Yarrow for the first time, planted last year and cant wait to see what colour the seedlings are as they are showing flower clusters already.

[@Ab3ndcgi]

Such a lovely garden! I absolutely love yarrow for it's edible and medicinal uses. The young leaves taste kinda like carrot leaves, a bit spicier; and the flowers have the most subtle and delicate aroma profile in teas, a bit like elderberry. And it truly is a "one thousand uses plant" I take an infusion of one teaspoon of yarrow flowers and a pinch of lavender, with an optional dash of milk and honey; as an effective and conforting remmedy against menstrual cramps. It's effects are also very slightly sedative and nervo-tonic, so it can be used as nightime infusion; but should not be used with other plants or medications that have simmilar effects; or while doing things such as using heavy machinery. It's used in stomach bloating and pains for its astringent, anti inflamatory, anti bacterial, and antispasmodic properties. Can be used for treating intestinal worms. Also in colds and asthma; as cough infussion, or inhaling the vapor of the infussion. Promotes the activation of circulation thanks to azulene and salicilic acid in conditions such as hypertension; and it's also effective for using externally in treating varicose veins and hemorrhoids. A concentrated infusion is also effective in washing wounds and treating skin conditions such as eccema, acne, and even feet odor. Finally, also has some choline, which helps improve memory and nervous function. The latex of the stem can cause skin photosensibility, and it contains cumarins, which are a potential allergen. This plant should not be used constantly for long period of times least the risk of developing photosensibility skin reactions increases. But other than that; it's a pretty safe plants for adults with no adjacent contions to take occasionally. And definetely a star for non-pregnant women to take as pain and hormone regulator.

[@angelikaradominska5512]

My granpa used this yarrow when his chickens was sick. It is good for diahhrea

[@jelatinosa]

Chris is such a great speaker. She speaks so clearly and eloquently. What did she do before this or besides this?

[@jean-lucchessher7065]

Nasturtium has done bits for me all the insects love it

[@flowerpixel]

Always learn so much from Chris!

[@Fil-AmGardening]

Yes, I listened and cultivated the like button 😊 Mabuhay from Arizona 🥰

[@GARDENING_foraging]

It's not only edible, but has many health benefits. The main one is the ability to stop bleeding when applied to a wound.

[@renestewart604]

Yarrow is a very good first aid plant for cuts and minor bleeding. Crush a leaf and apply directly to the skin and secure by covering with an adhesive strip.

[@edzakete.3700]

Great channel. Twice in a row I thought I'd search for a topic that wouldn't be spoke about much and ended up here both times last was for goji, thanks!! Im cultivating both

[@jamesclaire115]

Great video on an interwsting subject. I enjoy your videos. Thant you for reaching out and getting expert information for your videos. Stay well and be blessed...

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

I have a pink yarrow white yarrow and a red yarrow

[@sniffywhiffy2452]

I make tea from Yarrow leaves. Nice before bedtime.

[@1Lightdancer]

Yarrow is one of my favorites!! As an herb (check a good herb book) it's great for fevers, hormonal imbalances, and externally it's a great wound herb, staunching bleeding.

[@Anythingforfreedom]

Have you ever grown painted daisys? I’ve heard that it kills ROOT ROT NEMOTODES when painted Daisys are composted into the soil.

[@anthonylee1128]

I have

[@jimkingsland1645]

Thank you for this thoroughly informative and detailed presentation. I like your positivity.

[@Greenplantguide]

This plant is a really good for pollinators. I use as tea and has a very benefites💚💚✌👌

[@nicolewagner6549]

Yarrow attracts and sustains more ladybugs than anything else I have ever grown. I keep some in every garden like security posts to guard my more vulnerable plants from pests. It also makes the best mulch. It holds together better than straw and builds a light, airy topsoil.

[@HomeandHearthHomestead]

Adding to my grow list. I use johnnys seeds, so I have to wait until November for the yarrow, but I can purchase alyssum at the end of August.

[@TailsTheFluffyFox-fixing]

Thanks epic gardening for the vids.never could of learned to grow wheat or lots of things .I’ve learned many things in a short time. I also love how many videos are averagely uploaded in just a week!😁

[@ILikeZerg]

Chris' yard is so beautiful! I think I'm gonna find somewhere for some yarrow

[@irinahendrik2066]

Thank you

[@flourishplantman]

I need this plant thanks for the vid!

[@tannersegura5104]

I teach survival skills at summer camp to kids an this is a plant we always cover for its great medicinal properties. Curious if you could explain any differences between Western Yarrow and Wooly Yarrow? As the are both common in Colorado where I live. Also I always thought it was pronounced Yarr-oh like a pirate instead of Your-oh. Have I been wrong about this?

[@dianapovero7319]

No, the difference is merely dialect.

[@nafisahbrawner654]

Tons of medicinal properties from the root/flower

[@colossusX1]

Just got some yarrow seeds this month. Can't wait to plant

[@lilspittin313]

I think it's a good herb to have for autumn, very potent

[@Kat-mf7mt]

I sowed mine back in April and I think it is still a large green clump of leaves.

[@sarabaghaei5056]

Maybe you have a lot of nitrogen in your soil?

[@lkh511981]

There's a saying that applies to a lot of perennials when starting from seed. First year they sleep, second year they creep, third year they leap.

[@SerHuntsReviews]

Thanks for the upload Eric! (I know your name is Kevin buts it’s too hilarious)

[@smokingpyro]

yarrow is amazing plant medicine.

[@jennyjohnson5428]

"Mowable" ... thank you!! This is exactly the information I wanted. The lawn at my new home could use some fun additions. I'll start with white yarrow, as I bought a s#!+-ton of seeds a year or so ago.

[@jennyjohnson5428]

Planning to turn a front yard decorative bed into a bird & pollinator oasis in the upcoming years.

[@ZA-mb5di]

For those that wonder about its medicinal uses, it can slow or stop bleeding if made into a poultice or ointment and applied to a wound

[@plantsoverpills1643]

Common yarrow…great addition to lung teas…also a soothing sitz-bath component.

[@ArchangelArchetypeOracle]

Awesome! Thank you. 🙏🏾

[@dtorrice5101]

White yarrow is used for medicinal purposes also.

[@TheSamba37]

That was mentioned in the video...

[@ghiajohnson1547]

Is this the same plant (wild carrot) that’s used for birth control?

[@kerripatterson7117]

I plan on adding some white yarrow to the garden soon but really like the look of the red yarrow. Not sure if red yarrow will have the same benefits?

[@cbryce9243]

They'd be really pretty mixed.

[@harrybrown3657]

Good information ☺

[@happygirlcreations3350]

I have a huge patch of yarrow and noticed that lightning bugs like hanging out and resting in it during the day. Many different types of bees were all over it last year too.

[@piantiamo]

Thanks Kevin!

[@deanwinchester6654]

Looks good, intersting plant.

[@heyitsjaims]

Hi Kevin! Hope you can do a vid on how to maintain container gardens for a long time. God bless 💕

[@lisalott7646]

Love this!!

[@robinfitzgerald7093]

Yarrow’s on my list to buy next. It’s mid-summer, but…,

[@uchennaW]

0:16 I literally listened to and obeyed that insect 🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewb1386]

I have yarrow growing wild in my lawn and even the ones that get mowed regularly still flower a couple inches above the ground. I let it grow out in some areas and i want to move some around to low traffic areas I can let it go

[@clvrcookie]

At least in southern Quebec, where I’m located, pink and white yarrow flowers attract mostly flies and beetles; bees & cie seem relatively uninterested. That’s no problem though, all pollinators are welcome in my garden!

[@carsonwilsonfarm]

Just added firefly peach sky yarrow as well as other pollinator favorites for our new bee colony 🐝

[@MsHarasan]

What are your other pollinators? Thanks.

[@carsonwilsonfarm]

@@MsHarasan Bee balm, nepeta (catmint), salvia and Shasta daisies. The landing pads are much easier for them to get to the pollen and nectar. Hope this helps!

[@gwenb4531]

I have pink yarrow which I will be moving closer to my mini vegetable garden.

[@ausfoodgarden]

Hey! I clicked the like button and a lot of my seedlings died. Sure it might have been the frost we had here in Melbourne Aus but... We used to be told chewing yarrow cured toothaches but I've no idea if that's true. Thanks for reminding me about yarrow. I'll buy some seeds and add more flowers for the pollinators.

[@madmaxxmad2]

great tips

[@clb50]

I have Yarrow growing all over our 12 acres.. Not alot of pollinators and I'm doing my best to attract them. (Howver, plenty of cabbage moth around.) I'm beginning to wonder if the farmer down below us sprays his hay. 😭

[@goofdaman4472]

should talk about the difference between Yarrow & Poison Hemlock (aka Poison Parsnip) and how to tell the 2 apart they look almost identical and poison hemlock is some dangerous stuff if it gets on your skin

[@hannahbingham2197]

I’m in Kentucky (zone 6b), and I got Western yarrow from a friend and this is the first year I have it in my yard. The blooms were beautiful, but they’ve been dried out now for several weeks. So I can cut the blooms down and they will bloom again? Thanks for the helpful video! It was exactly what I needed!

[@Ryan-xh7pe]

Please make a video on what to grow for butterflys/Monarchs, very sad news

[@eklectiktoni]

milkweed (aka butterflyweed), verbena/lantana, echinacea, lupine, passionflower, wisteria, sunflowers...make sure to use native species though because some introduced species can be toxic to the butterflies...hope this helps :)

[@lurklingX]

looking fw to growing mine. have seeds. never saw any colors but white and yellow tho.

[@silviakhan1073]

I discovered milk thistle along my roses! The purple flowers got my attention had no idea what they were. Leaves are prickly and ugly but flower is pretty. Is it really great for pollinators? Trying to research about it. Need some yerrow!

[@CloudedIdeas24]

Milk thistle is amazing for liver health!

[@silviakhan1073]

@@CloudedIdeas24 Yes! Read about a few benefits. I would be afraid to try it though without asking a real doc.

[@russellfoon7865]

hehe colour for 🇨🇦!

[@asadonat386]

Love the channel and slowly transforming our yard thanks to your videos! Had a question - we get a ton of mosquitos that won't leave my 2 year old alone. I've found lists of plants that are good at repelling mosquitos... Curious if you have any insight into if these actually work? Rosemary, Lavender, Marigolds, Citronella, Basil, Lemongrass, Thyme, catnip. (So far marigolds seems like a no)

[@dorothy7743]

I have all of those AND mosquitos. I water only in early morning, so dried off by evening. Also eliminate ANY thing that puddles water, even a bottlecap or tray under potted plant.

[@dorothy7743]

Mosquitos hide in my shed and under my mobilehome, so even without water, they can be problematic.

[@simonem.3092]

Love this segment. My yarrow got eaten to the ground by rabbits 😳. I moved it and it’s coming back but those pesky wabbits never follow the rules. 🙄

[@dridleyroberts]

Please post her social info so we can follow her. Thanks!!!

[@ladyheiress9933]

Where's a good place to get the seeds of yarrow?

[@dyanalayng5507]

I think I should try to find native white flowering yarrows (Southern Ontario, Canada), because the yellow one is beautiful but I never see bees on it, especially the little bees.

[@markrasmussen8446]

Careful with this stuff, it grows like crazy... hard to control once it gets established

[@madinamuhammad6921]

Thank you so much for all your info

[@judithgash1845]

❓️ can you grow yarrow in a giant pot and will it survive over winter in that pot????????

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

Probably. These don't have a very deep root system. Unless you're near the limit for their cold tolerance.

[@judithgash1845]

@@SmallSpoonBrigade thanks

[@judithgash1845]

@+①②③④②②⑧⓪⑥⑥⑤ Callme I am in zone 4

[@deborakinsall9253]

I read that yarrow is toxic to dogs. Is anyone familiar with this? Is the likelihood of them eating it low since it appears to taste bad to rabbits and deer? Your garden is lovely Chris!

[@verngib9041]

I have yarrow in my yard. My dog has never touched it. Happy gardening!!

[@kristydoman3434]

I have ordered some ornamental plants for fall, including moonshine yarrow. Sure hope some ollas come into stock before I plant! Think they will be in stock soon in your store!?

[@sakikitten]

Please make a video about mold that might grow on some potted plants!!

[@NateFord]

Why are we not talking about Chris’ living garden walls?? They’re amazing. Does anyone know how she did it?