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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
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
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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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Size
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Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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