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Achillea millefolium (Tutti Frutti series) 'Apricot Delight' PP18738

Also Known As

  • Achillea millefolium 'Apricot Delight'
  • Achillea millefolium Tutti Frutti™ 'Apricot Delight'
  • Apricot Delight Yarrow
  • Tutti Frutti™ Apricot Delight Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-10a

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Achillea millefolium (Tutti Frutti series) 'Apricot Delight' PP18738 plant details

Achillea millefolium (Tutti Frutti series) 'Apricot Delight' PP18738 is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer apricot 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 (Tutti Frutti series) 'Apricot Delight' PP18738

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and red blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium (Tutti Frutti series) 'Apricot Delight' PP18738

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This delightful chameleon has flowers which change from pale apricot to almost red over time; also known for its sturdy compact habit, drought tolerance and summer-long bloom; great in garden, cut or dried. S/M-D PPAF

Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium (Tutti Frutti series) 'Apricot Delight' PP18738 plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium (Tutti Frutti series) 'Apricot Delight' PP18738

  • 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
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • apricot
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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