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Leggy Growth in Yarrow
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Yarrow is a robust perennial herb with finely divided, feathery foliage and dense, flat-topped flower clusters in shades of red, pink, yellow, or white
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Yarrow care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Yarrow. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); requires bright light for best growth and flowering.
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Fertiliser
Minimal fertilizer needed; avoid rich soils and excess nitrogen which promote foliage over flowers.
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Symptoms to look for in Yarrow
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Yarrow
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Yarrow
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Yarrow
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Yarrow
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.