Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'

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Yarrow

This yarrow exhibits one of the best reds! Flower will not fade!
Finely-cut, green, fern-like foliage is a bright contract to the bloom!

Height

20 Inches

Spread

24-30 Inches

Color

Pink/Red/Yellow

Interesting Notes

Achillea is named after the legendary Achilles.

Bloom Time

June-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Cutting back spent blooms encourages a second bloom in August/September.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Bolton's Aster (Boltonia asteroides), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis), Mountain Bluet (Centaurea montana), Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata), Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus), Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro), White Snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum), Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Spiked Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), Hybrid Sage (Salvia nemorosa)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Dried Flowers
• Cut Flowers
• Fragrant
• Crafts
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Summer
• Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained