Achillea millefolium var. rubra 'Rosy Red'

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

5a-10b

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Achillea millefolium var. rubra 'Rosy Red' plant details

Achillea millefolium var. rubra 'Rosy Red' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer pink, red and white 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 var. rubra 'Rosy Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium var. rubra 'Rosy Red'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: rabbit, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

You just can’t ask for an easier to grow plant than Yarrow. ‘Rosy Red’ is both drought & heat tolerant, accustomed to poor soils & little care. The plant basically grows itself & when it flowers your butterflies & bees will thank you! I’ve also seen Achilleas used to great effect as a substitute lawn turf - though of course when it is walked on a great deal it blooms much less. Makes a great cut flower! This special selection originally hails from the Channel Islands & is variable from seed. Some are a deep, rosy pink but the color can range to almost white. Each 2’ flowering stem is topped with a 3” umbel of flowers that start pink & age to a deeper red. To 24” x 18”.