Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

Also Known As

Achillea millefolium 'Cherry Queen'
Cerise Queen Yarrow
Cherry Queen Yarrow

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"-24"
W: 8"-24"

planting zones

2a-10b

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Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' plant details

Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In summer pink and red 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. Does well in alkaline, 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 'Cerise Queen'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

USDA Zones: 2a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, pollution, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As with many yarrows this one changes in tones as the flowers age. Beginning with bright cherry red the flowers eventually fade to a lighter pink. Lovely with pink Lychnis 'Jenny' and Geranium psilostemon, or toned down with Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' or Campanula poscharskyana.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Wide, flat clusters of bright cherry-red flowers are born on stout 2' stems above feathery foliage for long periods in summer; good cut flower. S/M-Dry

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- 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
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy