Patent: USA: PP 25,750
* Holds its shape and re-flowers very well for an Achillea.
Genus information
Family: | Asteraceae |
Common-name: | Yarrow |
Features: | This profusely blooming plant bubbles with color throughout the summer, as attention-grabbing flat clusters of yellow centered, cherry-red flowers burst open, then slowly fade to pink. These are held on upright stems bearing aromatic, finely-cut fern-like foliage. |
Cultivation: | Useful for the border, wild garden or meadow. Good cut flowers and suitable for dried arrangements. |
Usage: | Grows well in full sun, in poor soil. Prefers some moisture but has good drought tolerance. Avoid soggy soils. |
Species information
Species: | millefolium: Broad flat clusters of flat-headed flowers on upright stems with aromatic, finely-cut, fern-like leaves. Profuse bloomers |
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Plant group
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Variety information
Catalog text | * Holds its shape and re-flowers very well for an Achillea. |
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Height-cm: | 35 |
Height-inch: | 14 |
Colour: | violet |
Hardy zone: | 4-9 |
Flowering period | Spring/Summer |