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Achillea millefolium 'Little Susie'

Also Known As

  • Little Susie Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 18"-23"

planting zones

  • 4a-10a

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Achillea millefolium 'Little Susie' plant details

Achillea millefolium 'Little Susie' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and 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 regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, 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 'Little Susie'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 23 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fern-like leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium 'Little Susie'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A shorter selection, 12-18 inches generally, a nice shade of pink. Like all of this species, tough and easy. Zone 4

Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium 'Little Susie' plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium 'Little Susie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

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

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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