Achillea 'Summer Pastels', 'Summer Pastels' Yarrow
With a soft palette of pastel-colored flowers, Achillea millefolium ‘Summer Pastels’ is a stunning Yarrow with masses of long-lasting flower clusters, up to 8 in. wide (20 cm), in glorious shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, salmon, lilac, purple and white. Its pleasantly aromatic, green fern-like foliage is disease resistant and nicely compliments the cheerful flat umbel flowers. Blooming for weeks from early to late summer, this eye-catching beauty easily enlivens any sunny corner of the garden.
Achillea, commonly known as Yarrow, belongs to the Asteraceae family, which also includes asters, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers. The genus was named after Achilles, the hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used the plant to stop the bleeding and heal the wounds of his soldiers. Brightening the garden throughout the summer, this perennial plant is versatile, easy to propagate, and available in a wide range of sizes and colors.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Achillea |
| Common names | Yarrow, Achillea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Achillea |
| Common names | Yarrow, Achillea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Achillea millefolium ‘Summer Pastels’ (Yarrow) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Achillea millefolium ‘Summer Pastels’ (Yarrow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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