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Achillea millefolium 'Madelein'

Also Known As

  • Madelein Yarrow

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 18"-30"
  • W: 18"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Achillea millefolium 'Madelein' plant details

Achillea millefolium 'Madelein' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea millefolium 'Madelein'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fern-like leaves, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium 'Madelein'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, pollution, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft apricot flowers rise 2' above green ferny foliage in summer and fall. Europe.

Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium 'Madelein' plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium 'Madelein'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • apricot
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Size

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