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Achillea millefolium Colorado group
Also Known As
- Achillea millefolium 'Colorado'
- Colorado Yarrow
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 3a-11
Achillea millefolium Colorado group plant details
Achillea millefolium Colorado group is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - 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 Colorado group
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium Colorado group
- USDA Zones: 3a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, pollution, seaside / salt and wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Achillea millefolium Colorado group
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - 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
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 10"-15"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-30"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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