Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'
Common Yarrow Summer Pastels
Description
This beautiful perennial can reach a height and width of 2'. It tolerates poor, dry soil. It likes heat and sun. This variety can bloom all summer and fall in some areas. It is quite hardy. The foliage looks like fern foliage. Yarrows 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
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, 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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.