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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

Common Yarrow

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Description

Highlighting this perennial are spreading mats of fern-like rosettes, along with deeply divided leaves of a green or grey green color. In this form, the flowers are usually a white to pale pink tone. The yarrow propagate easily from rooted cuttings or division, which should be performed in the early spring or fall. Following bloom, one should dead head the plant and divide the clumps when it appears crowded.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.