Q: Why choose 'CA Native' yarrow over other yarrow varieties?
A: As a California native selection or naturally naturalized variety, it is well-adapted to the state's Mediterranean climate, requiring minimal water once established and supporting local pollinators and ecosystems better than non-native cultivars.

Q: How long does it bloom?
A: It has a long bloom season, typically from late spring through summer and often into fall, providing months of colorful flowers for the garden and pollinators.

Q: Is it good for cut flowers?
A: Yes, the sturdy, upright stems and flat-topped flower clusters make excellent fresh or dried cut flowers. They are long-lasting in arrangements and retain their color well when dried.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: For the densest growth and most abundant flowers, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). It will tolerate very light shade but will be less compact and flower less.

Q: Does it spread aggressively?
A: Yarrow can spread by underground rhizomes and also by self-seeding. 'CA Native' can form naturalized colonies over time. In a formal garden, its spread can be managed by deadheading spent flowers (to prevent self-seeding) and occasional division.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Once established, it is highly drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: Does it attract butterflies?
A: Yes, the nectar-rich, flat-topped flower clusters are a favorite of butterflies, bees, ladybugs, and other beneficial pollinators.