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Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' (common yarrow) bears showy, bright pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is clump forming and has matte, fine textured, fragrant and semi-evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' tolerates drought and compacted soil, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions The growth rate of Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' (common yarrow) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' (common yarrow) may be invasive.