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Hello,
I've found a store that has the bare root yarrow. I have the Yarrow seeds but I've been told that they probably won't bloom this year since they werent already started. I want blooms this year so I'm trying to determine what way I should go.

So...my question is...does bare root plants grow and bloom better than seeds?


Thanks,

CeeView

I think that a bareroot would grow and bear blooms sooner than the seeds. The bareroot will probably have blooms this year and the seeds probably won't. Most perennials don't bloom their first year of growth. Some may even take several years to be big enough to bloom.

I'm no expert at bare root plant (I practically kill the ones that I get bare root!) I prefer seed cuz I like raising them from a tiny speck to bloom. I'm not too sure if they will bloom or not first year, but if you are sowing seeds, sow seeds the first two years so you'll always have blooms even if the flowere dplants don't come back. Do this is biennial seeds as well for yearly blooms.

I agree Sarah! I'm not sure if they're going to need a few years to bloom, that's usually only the case for bulb plants or corm plants

My yarrow wasn't bare-rooted, it was potted. But it bloomed quite nicely the first year. Much better the second and REALLY outdid itself the third year. I have three colors and all performed the same.

Thanks to all for your response! I've made the decision to purchase the bare root yarrow as opposed to using the seeds.....I want blooms this year!


Happy Gardening to All!

CeeView