Achillea Appleblossom

Scientific Name: Achillea 'Apfelblute'

Also Known As

Achillea millefolium 'Apple Blossom'
Achillea millefolium 'Appleblossom'
Apple Blossom Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-27"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Achillea Appleblossom plant details

Achillea Appleblossom is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white 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, 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 Appleblossom

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 27 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea Appleblossom

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

Like the blossoms of an apple tree, the flat clusters of this 2' drought-tolerant perennial are pink in bud and open to white. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Appleblossom pink flowers, green leaves. Not as strong a grower as most, but a beautiful colour.

By: Zephs

Pink flowers on short stalks fade to white so that multiple shades of color are displayed simultaneously.

By: Native Sons

Gardening facts about Achillea Appleblossom plant

How to Grow Achillea Appleblossom

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
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen