Plant Information

Achillea millefolium Appleblossom

Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium

Common Name: Yarrow

Hardiness Zone: 3a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)

Blooming Season: Late Spring

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Rabbit Resistant, Winter Interest (regional), Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Scented Foliage, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant

Water: Light

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)

Height: 24 - 30" (61 - 76cm)

Width: 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: This sun lover tolerates poor soils and has silver-gray foliage with dense lemon-yellow blooms.

Grower Information:

  • Very vigorous and tall
  • Peach to lilac-pink flowers
  • Deeply-cut, dark green foliage