Achillea millefolium Summer Pastels group

Also Known As

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'
Summer Pastels Yarrow

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

4a-10a

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Achillea millefolium Summer Pastels group plant details

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A great choice to attract butterflies and pollinators! Flat topped clusters of pink, orange, yellow, and mauve flowers bloom above mounding, ferny, green foliage. Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous bloom. Easily grown in any well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Good in mixed borders or containers. Use cut flowers in fresh or dried arrangements.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Wide, flat clusters of bright flowers are borne on stout 2' stems above feathery foliage for a long time in summer; good cut flower and a drought tolerant cover for difficult areas; easy culture and very rewarding. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

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How to Grow Achillea millefolium Summer Pastels group

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
- erosion control

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- red
- salmon
- yellow
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen