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Achillea 'Rodney's Choice'

Also Known As

  • Rodney's Choice Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Achillea 'Rodney's Choice' plant details

Achillea 'Rodney's Choice' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea 'Rodney's Choice'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea 'Rodney's Choice'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hybrid yarrow has deep magenta flowers. Get for fresh cut flowers, and dried flower sprays will hold their color.

Gardening facts about Achillea 'Rodney's Choice' plant

How to Grow Achillea 'Rodney's Choice'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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