Overview
Achillea multifida is a clump forming, matforming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Achillea multifida grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Achillea multifida is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Achillea genus, known for its clump-forming and mat-forming growth habits. As a member of the Asteraceae family, it produces flattened clusters of small, daisy-like flower heads in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained fertile soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of soil pH levels. Suitable for various garden settings such as cottage, gravel, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and can be propagated by division in spring.
About the genus
Achillea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The plants typically have frilly leaves and are known colloquially as yarrows, although this common name usually refers to A. millefolium.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Achillea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Achillea multifida size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Green, Grey, Silver
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Achillea multifida
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achillea multifida?
Achillea multifida prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Achillea multifida need?
Achillea multifida is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Achillea multifida hardy in the UK?
Achillea multifida has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Achillea multifida?
Division in spring.
More in the Achillea genus
- Achillea 'Pomegranate'
- Achillea 'Terracotta'Yarrow
- Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate'
- Achillea vermicularis
- Achillea 'Apricot Delight'
- Achillea 'Fleur van Zonneveld'
- Achillea 'Inca Gold'Yarrow
- Achillea Filipendulina ex Kyrgyzstan