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Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose' (common yarrow) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright pink flowers during early summer to late summer. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose' tolerates drought and compacted soil. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions The growth rate of Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose' (common yarrow) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. 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.