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ACHILLEA
Commonly known as Yarrow
Genus of about 85 species of mainly deciduous perennials from temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
Recognised as yarrow or milfoil and named by Linnaeus after Achilles most produce numerous daisy-like flat flowerheads.
New cultivars and hybrids are appearing regularly. They combine well with grasses, make good cut-flowers and the seedheads are decorative in winter light.
Natives are represented by A. millefolium, yarrow and A. ptarmica, sneezeweed.
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Mainly deciduous perennials.
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Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowValuable wildlife plant - hoverflies, bees, butterflies.
Medicinal propertiesThe genus is named after Achilles, the Greek hero, who is said to have known of its wound healing properties.
Pests & DiseasesAphids possibly, powdery mildew.
Place of originNorthern hemisphere. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeButterfly friendly
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Buy Varieties of ACHILLEA
ACHILLEA 'Alabaster'
ivory-white flowers turning yellow as they age
Gift-wrapping available
ACHILLEA 'Cerise Queen'
cerise pink everlasting flowers
Gift-wrapping available
ACHILLEA 'Cloth of Gold'
bright gold, dries well
Gift-wrapping available
ACHILLEA 'Credo'
creamy yellow flowers and finely cut leaves
Gift-wrapping available
ACHILLEA 'Inca Gold'
silvery-green foliage and long-lasting golden-orange flowers ageing to bronze
Gift-wrapping available
ACHILLEA 'Moonshine'
sulphur yellow, very floriferous
Gift-wrapping available
ACHILLEA 'Red Velvet'
clusters of deep rose-red flowers, each with a tiny pale yellow eye. Keeps colour well
Gift-wrapping available
ACHILLEA 'Terracotta'
terracotta fading to softer tones with silvery leaves
ACHILLEA 'Walther Funcke'
red with yellow centres ageing to creamy yellow
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