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Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose' {24 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}
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Numerous tiny flowers form dense 2- to 3-inch wide flower clusters; this Achillea's fine-textured, long, and nearly evergreen aromatic foliage add color, texture and fragrance to a landscape. It is good for borders or mass plantings as a lawn substitute. Self-sowing, it will spread indefinitely.
The pink/red flower clusters are suitable for cutting May to October. As one of the shorter Achilleas, it has a moderate to fast growth rate. Tolerates poor soil, heat, humidity, drought, pollution, rabbits and slopes. Moderately tolerant of salt and infrequent foot traffic.
This species was cultivated in Europe before 1440, used as a remedy for toothache, and mixed in ale in place of hops to increase the inebriating quality of the drink. Deer tend to avoid it. Prefers full sun.
The pink/red flower clusters are suitable for cutting May to October. As one of the shorter Achilleas, it has a moderate to fast growth rate. Tolerates poor soil, heat, humidity, drought, pollution, rabbits and slopes. Moderately tolerant of salt and infrequent foot traffic.
This species was cultivated in Europe before 1440, used as a remedy for toothache, and mixed in ale in place of hops to increase the inebriating quality of the drink. Deer tend to avoid it. Prefers full sun.
| General information about Achillea (Yarrow): An ornamental plant in the Asteraceae family, this plant is herbaceous and comes from the Caucasus. The flowers are somewhat singular, arranged in corymbs of a multiplex character. They are very large: often five inches across. Achillea’s smaller corymbs are arched (or convex) causing its clusters of compound corymbs to appear uneven on the surface. Its small flowers are very rigid, and of a rich and antiquated gold color; they are likened to knotted gold cords. The leaves are linear, pinnate, lobed and serrated, hairy, rough, and numerously produced. From the untidy and tall habit of this subject, it should be planted in the background; its flowers, however, claim a prominent position when used in arrangements. They are truly rich: their undulating corymbs have the appearance of an embossed gold plate. A lady who admires “old-fashioned” flowers compared their antique color and form to gold braids. This plant will last for several weeks after being cut and for many days without water. A few Achilleas placed in an old vase, without any other flowers, are rich and characteristic. The same effect is produced, in their dry state, whilst on bronze figures and ewers. Most especially, on ebony or other black decorations, these plants cause a more than floral effect. In short, rough as Achilleas are, they are seldom rivaled and are worth growing for their quaint and rich flowers alone. Ordinary garden loam suits Achillea, and its propagation may be carried out at any time by root division (in the same way that is used for A. aegyptiaca). |
- Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) [ Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a "fringe" zone (one of the ends of this range) ]
- AHS Heat Zone: 10-2
- Light:
Full sun 
Part sun - Growth rate: Fast
- Mature height: 24-30"
- Spread: 12-48"
- Spacing: 8-16"
- Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Foot Traffic, Poor Soil, Rabbits, Salt
- pH of Soil: 5.0 - 8.0, Ideal pH: 5.5 - 6.5
- Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Grows Under Trees: Pine - No, Walnut - Yes, Other - Yes
- Good for Borders: Yes
- Evergreen: Yes
- Fragrant: Yes
- Long Bloom Time: Yes
- Good for slopes: Yes
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