Achillea millefolium 'Orangekonigin' (Orange Queen)

yarrow

Family	Compositae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 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	Achillea millefolium 'Orangekonigin' (Orange Queen) (yarrow) bears showy and repeat-blooming flowers during early summer to early fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has foliage that is matte, fine textured, semi-evergreen and fragrant.
Typical Uses	Bedding plant, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Achillea millefolium 'Orangekonigin' (Orange Queen) . Achillea millefolium 'Orangekonigin' (Orange Queen) is tolerant of drought and compacted soil.
Cautions	With its fast growth rate, Achillea millefolium 'Orangekonigin' (Orange Queen) (yarrow) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Achillea millefolium 'Orangekonigin' (Orange Queen) (yarrow) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.