Overview
Achillea serrata is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Achillea serrata 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 flower borders and beds.
About
Achillea serrata is a clump-forming cultivar within the Achillea genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and is well suited to exposed sites with well-drained soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders and beds. Propagation is typically achieved 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, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Achillea serrata size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Achillea serrata
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achillea serrata?
Achillea serrata prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Achillea serrata need?
Achillea serrata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Achillea serrata hardy in the UK?
Achillea serrata 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 serrata?
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