About
Achillea millefolium is a spreading wildflower native to the region, characterized by its slender, fragrant, finely dissected foliage. In summer, it produces flat clusters of diminutive flowers that can be found in shades of white, cream, or pink.
About the genus
Achillea consists of perennial plants that can grow in a mat-forming or upright habit. These mostly herbaceous species feature leaves that may be aromatic, either pinnately divided or simple with serrated edges. The plants produce flattened clusters of small, daisy-like flower heads.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Europe to W Asia
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Suitable for growing in a sunny situation in the wild garden, rock garden or flower-rich lawn where it can support over 100 species of insect. Good for cutting and drying. Spreads readily and may be unwelcome in fine lawns. See yarrow in lawns for more information
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by division in the spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews