Appleblossom Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Appleblossom'
SKU
05856
Easy-to-grow herbaceous perennial boasts showy soft pink to pale rose flowers that offer a cool look to the summer garden. Fast-growing clumps of ferny, gray-green leaves form a compact, spreading mound, perfect for massed plantings. Flowers may be cut and dried for bouquets.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-KIL-lee-uh mill-ee-FOH-lee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast grower to 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Soft lilac-pink to pale rose flowers summer to fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Mass Planting, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Clump Forming, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Key Feature | Attractive Flowers |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 9
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