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Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 45 - 50 cm (18 - 20 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty' (common yarrow) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded violet and fragrant blooms 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 Butterflies are attracted to Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty' . Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty' is tolerant of compacted soil.
Cautions The growth rate of Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty' (common yarrow) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty' (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.