Sanguinary Achillea
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- ak-ih-LEE-ah
- Description
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There are many species and hybrids of Achillea used in gardens and all are tough, drought-tolerant and consistently attractive with their ferny foliage and bright flowers.
They will perform well in poor soils, as long as good drainage is provided. If proper drainage is not achieved, the plant may tend to lean and/or flop. The stem may also be damaged by winds. Plant in a location that will provide protection from wind. Hybrids of common yarrow are more popular for the home gardener, their stems tend to be more sturdy and are available in a variety of colorful blooms.
Yarrow can be an aggressive plant. Division should be completed every few years.
Cutting the stems down after blooming will encourage more blooms to appear as well as maintaining a neater appearance and reducing the number of spreading seeds,
Hot, humid summers are tolerated.
The long-lasting blooms are great cut fresh and are often used as dried flowers. The aromatic foliage will retain its scent even after drying.
Insects, Diseases and Other Plant Problems: Rust, stem rot and powdery mildew may affect the plants' health. Weak stems may cause the plant to dislodge. If not controlled, it may spread aggressively by self-seeding and rhizomes.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Apricot Delight'
Shades raning from pink, apricot to near red. - 'Cerise Queen'
Magenta color. - ‘Moonshine’
- 'Paprika'
Bright red fading to light pink and yellow. - 'Pink Grapefruit'
Deep rose fading to pink. - 'Red Velvet'
Rich red on tall stems. - 'Saucy Seduction'
Rose-pink with tiny white centers. - 'Strawberry Seduction'
Red flowers with gold centers. - 'Summer Pastels'
Shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, salmon, lilac, purple and white.
- 'Apricot Delight'
- 'Apricot Delight', 'Cerise Queen', ‘Moonshine’, 'Paprika', 'Pink Grapefruit', 'Red Velvet', 'Saucy Seduction', 'Strawberry Seduction', 'Summer Pastels'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Apricot Delight'
Shades raning from pink, apricot to near red. - 'Cerise Queen'
Magenta color. - ‘Moonshine’
- 'Paprika'
Bright red fading to light pink and yellow. - 'Pink Grapefruit'
Deep rose fading to pink. - 'Red Velvet'
Rich red on tall stems. - 'Saucy Seduction'
Rose-pink with tiny white centers. - 'Strawberry Seduction'
Red flowers with gold centers. - 'Summer Pastels'
Shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, salmon, lilac, purple and white.
- 'Apricot Delight'
- 'Apricot Delight', 'Cerise Queen', ‘Moonshine’, 'Paprika', 'Pink Grapefruit', 'Red Velvet', 'Saucy Seduction', 'Strawberry Seduction', 'Summer Pastels'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Achillea
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe, western Asia, North America
- Distribution:
- Lower 48
- Fire Risk Rating:
- low flammability
- Wildlife Value:
- Butterflies and songbirds are attracted.
- Play Value:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Edibility:
- Not edible
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Creeping
- Erect
- Horizontal
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Corymb
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Good Dried
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Common Yarrow has dense, white flower heads that appear in compact clusters at the top of the stem. The flower head has 20 to 25 ray flowers. Other varieties may have colors including gold, white, pink, and cerise red. Their bloom season is from late spring, summer, into fall.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Fronds
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Pale green, delicate, fern-like foliage has a spicy aroma that will remain even after drying.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Straight
- Stem Surface:
- Hairy (pubescent)
- Stem Description:
- Each stem contains one or more flower heads.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Coastal
- Container
- Hanging Baskets
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Patio
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
- Rabbits
