Achillea millefolium
SPECIAL QUALITIES: A quick growing, upright variety that is easy to grow and has green feathery foliage and large flower heads.
FLOWERS: Large heads of dusky orange flowers on short stems from summer to late summer. Can be used in flower arrangements.
PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE: 5-6.
HABIT: A low growing clumping shrub.
POSITION & USES: Plant in almost any position in the herb or perennial garden in full sun in a general soil. Butterfly attracting.
CULTIVATION: Remove spent flower heads and prune after flowering to encourage new growth.
FERTILISING: Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed from spring to late autumn will keep it looking its best and growing well.
Position: Full sun to part shade
Height: grows to 90cm
Width: grows to 40cm