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Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Shades'

Also Known As

  • Lilac Shades Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 20"-30"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Shades' plant details

Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Shades' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. 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 'Lilac Shades'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Shades'

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

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.

Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Shades' plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Shades'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • 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
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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