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Achillea millefolium 'Pretty Belinda'

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 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 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 'Pretty Belinda' (common yarrow) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded magenta and fragrant blooms during early summer to late summer. The matte foliage is dark green in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Achillea millefolium 'Pretty Belinda' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought, compacted soil and salt.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Achillea millefolium 'Pretty Belinda' (common yarrow) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.