The herbaceous perennial Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' (common yarrow) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, bright red and fragrant blossoms during early summer to late summer. The matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, border, cut flowers, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' tolerates compacted soil.
Cautions
The growth rate of Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' (common yarrow) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' (common yarrow) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
