Oertel's Rose Yarrow is a beautiful perennial with delicate fern-like foliage. Its flat-toped clusters open a lovely rose-pink and age to white through summer. An excellent cut flower that retains color when dried. Heat and drought tolerant. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Eurasia |
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Height: |
1' - 3' |
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Spread: |
3' - 5' |
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Spacing: |
3' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Stems tend to flop if grown in rich, moist soils. Can cut back in spring before bloom to reduce height, or after to encourage additional bloom. Stem rot, rust, and powdery mildew can be an occasional issue.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, Cutting Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: 'Tuscan Blue' Rosemary, 'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Achillea millefolium Oertels Rose 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) dorfun from Ferrol, Galiza, Pink Achillea (4708366816), CC BY-SA 2.0, (3) Hossein Anv, Flowers For You (191847595), CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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