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Achillea millefolium 'Rosy Red'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 40 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 55 cm (18 - 22 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Achillea millefolium 'Rosy Red' (common yarrow) bears showy, bright red and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is clump forming and has matte, fine textured, aromatic and semi-evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Achillea millefolium 'Rosy Red' tolerates drought and compacted soil. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Achillea millefolium 'Rosy Red' (common 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 'Rosy Red' (common yarrow) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.