Achillea millefolium 'Cassis'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-10b

Achillea millefolium 'Cassis' plant details

Achillea millefolium 'Cassis' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea millefolium 'Cassis'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and red blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, fragrant foliage, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium 'Cassis'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pretty Yarrow, ‘Cassis’ bears bunches of intense, cherry red umbels on 12” stems (perfect for cutting) above attractive, ferny foliage. Yarrows are among the easiest & carefree plants - they’re drought tolerant, deer resistant, snail proof, not at all fussy about soil & long lived, too. For best appearance, give ‘em a little water every so often in the Summer, cut back after bloom & divide when clumps get crowded. To 2’ tall & wide.

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Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium 'Cassis' plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium 'Cassis'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- magenta
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy