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Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' (Kirschkonigin)

More About Achillea millefolium Cerise Queen ('Kirschkonigin')

  • A cerise-red cultivar with masses of flat-topped, clusters of flowers
  • Drought and heat tolerant and likes a well-drained soil
  • Good for cut flowers, dried or fresh
  • Fragrant, fern-like foliage
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Bloom Time: Early to late summer

Interesting Notes:

The name Achillea comes from Greek mythology and as legend has it, was used to treat war wounds during battle.

Zone:

3

Height:

50-75 cm

Spread:

50-60 cm

Colour:

Red,Pink (deep)
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Yarrow Growing and Maintenance Tips

Remove faded flowers to stimulate blooming. This perennial spreads quickly, so divide clumps in early spring or late fall. Yarrows are very easy to grow even for the inexperienced gardener. Grows in many soil conditions and is suitable for hot, dry locations. 


Achillea millefolium Cerise Queen ('Kirschkonigin') Characteristics

Full Sun
Full Sun
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Fast
Fast
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower/Foliage
Dried Flower/Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance

Soil Moisture

Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils

Flowering Time

Lt. Sum-Fall
Summer

Habit

Clumping

Foliage Color

Green (dark)