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Yarrow
Achillea


Description:

Achillea is a joy to the gardener for its undemanding adaptive nature and its eagerness to perform abundantly throughout the summer.  The foliage is fern-like and aromatic.  Keeping this plant out of heavy moist soils, dividing every 2 years and removing the spent flowers assures months of continuous color.
 

Common Name: Yarrow
Botanical Name: Achillea, Achillea millefolium, Achillea filipendulina
Type: Perennial
Soil Preference: Will grow in dry soil, tolerates drought and some salt and likes well-drained, loamy or sandy soils.  pH preference is acidic to slightly alkaline.  Does not do well in heavy, wet soils. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be tall and floppy.
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attributes: Excellent for cut and dried flowers, fragrant, requires division, good for naturalizing, attracts butterflies, mainly deer resistant, these plants can spread quickly and may invade natural areas
Pests: Aphids - the plant usually shows no effects from these pests
Diseases: Powdery Mildew, Root and stem rot, Rust
Good Companion Plants: Campanula, Blanket Flower, Catmint, Hardy Geranium, Perennial Salvia, Shasta Daisy, Speedwell
Care: Divide every 2 years in spring or fall.  This plant is very undemanding.    Dead-head to lateral buds.

Planting Instructions:  Perennials

 

Varieties:

 


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Achillea millefolium 'Angelique'
Yarrow
zones 4-8
Description:  Dark, blood red flowers atop green foliage.  Very drought resistant.
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: June-July
Foliage Color: Green, Fern-like
Height: 20-24"
Spread: 24" +


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Achillea millefolium 'Apple Blossom'
Common Yarrow, Milfoil
zones 4-8
 
Description:  Rich, rosy-pink flowers offset by gray-green foliage.
Bloom Color: Rosy Pink
Bloom Time: June-July
Foliage Color: Gray Green, Fern-like
Height: 36"
Spread: 24-36

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Achillea millefolium 'Citronella'
Common Yarrow
zones 4-8
 
Description:  Lemon yellow flowers.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: June-July
Foliage Color: Green, Fern-like
Height: 24"
Spread: 24"


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Achillea filipendulina 'Coronation Gold'
Fernleaf Yarrow
zones 3-8
 
Description:  Golden yellow flowers 3-4" wide.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: June-July
Foliage Color: Green, Fern-like
Height: 30-36"
Spread: 30"


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Achillea filipendula 'Gold Coin Dwarf'
Common Yarrow
zones 4-8
 
Description: One of the best yellow yarrows, Gold Coin Dwarf is an attractive selection with ferny green leaves. Large clusters of golden yellow flowers are produced from early thru midsummer and may re-bloom in fall if plants are cut back after the first round of bloom. Gold Coin Dwarf is a non-spreading, relatively short form.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Color: Green
Height: 15"
Spread: 12-15"

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Achillea 'Heidi'
Yarrow
zones 4-8
 
Description:  Pink flowers from June to September.
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: June-September
Foliage Color: Green, Fern-like
Height: 18"
Spread: 18"

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Achillea millefolium 'Moonshine'
Common Yarrow, Milfoil
zones 3-8
 
Description:  It's unusual pure lemon yellow color performs best in areas with lower humidity.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: June-July
Foliage Color: Green, Fern-like
Height: 18-24"
Spread: 18"

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Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
Common Yarrow, Milfoil
zones 3-8
 
Description:  Finely textured, fern-like gray green foliage makes an excellent contrast for the tall heads of reddish-brown flowers.  Unlike 'Moonshine', this perennial performs in hot, dry situations with poor soil. 
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: June-July
Foliage Color: Gray-Green, Fern-like
Height: 25"
Spread: 18"


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Achillea filipendulina 'Parker's Variety'
Fernleaf Yarrow
zones 3-8
 
Description:  Large heads of golden yellow flowers on strong stems of green and feathery foliage.
Bloom Color: Golden Yellow
Bloom Time: June-July
Foliage Color: Green, Fern-like
Spread: 36-48"
Spread: 36" +

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Achillea millefolium 'Terra Cotta'
Common Yarrow, Milfoil
zones 3-8
 
Description:  Displays a multi-colored effect, the younger, emerging bright peach flower slowly changes into a clay pot (terra cotta) color.   Silvery foliage.
Bloom Color: Peach
Bloom Time: June-July
Foliage Color: Silvery green, Fern-like
Height: 30-36"
Spread: 30-36"


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Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl'
Yarrow, Sneezewort
zones 3-9
 
Description:  Beautiful pure white double and semi-double flowers bloom freely throughout the summer.
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: June-July
Foliage Color: Green, Fern-like
Height: 24-30"
Spread: 24-36

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Achillea 'Water Funke'
Yarrow
Description:  A red flowering form.
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: June-July
Foliage Color: Green, Fern-like
Height: 32"
Spread: 32"
 

 



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