Achillea millefolium Summer Pastels group

Achillea millefolium Summer Pastels group is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink, purple, red, salmon, white and yellow 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea millefolium Summer Pastels group

Plant type: perennial groundcover

Plant family: asteraceae

Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green

Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

Flowers: pink, purple, red, salmon, white and yellow blooms in summer

Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fern-like leaves, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium Summer Pastels group

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a

Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun

Watering frequency: regular - low

Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion, heat and seaside / salt

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained