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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Achillea millefolium ‘Colorado’ is a great choice to attract butterflies and pollinators! Flat-topped clusters of mixed pastel colored 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.
A nice mix of mostly pastel shades this is a long blooming yarrow that is great for massed plantings, it cuts well and can be dried. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium Colorado group plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium Colorado group

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Special Situation

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

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

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Wildlife

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

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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