
yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Saucy Seduction'
Overview
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Saucy Seduction') is a perennial flower that is perfect for cutting gardens and patios. Its delicate, fragrant blooms come in a mix of deep magenta, pink and purple and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This hardy plant is also an excellent choice for dry gardens as it has good drought tolerance. Its well-branched, upright habit makes it ideal for groundcover, rock gardens, cottage-style gardens, and may even be used as a border. It is deer resistant and easy to maintain—just prune lightly after blooming. Yarrow's unique beauty, easy care, and versatility make it an amazing addition to any garden!
Care Guide
Watering
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Saucy Seduction') prefers regular and consistent watering. Generally, water your yarrow once a week, providing the plant with 1 to 2 inches of water at a time. Water the soil deeply, and avoid wetting the leaves of the plant to reduce water waste and disease. Increase watering frequency during particularly hot and dry weather. Withhold water during cold weather.
Light
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Saucy Seduction') is a sun-loving plant that prefers direct sunlight throughout most of the day, from mid-morning until late afternoon. Though it can be grown in partial shade, yarrow's blossoms will be best if the plant receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight during peak growing season. To maximize the beauty of yarrow's bright blooms, choose to locate it in a sunny spot in your landscape, and ensure that it gets the correct amount of sunlight.
Soil
Sandy Loamy Clay
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3–9.
Pruning
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Saucy Seduction') is an easy to care for, drought tolerant plant. It is suited to a variety of climates and can grow up to 18 inches in height. Pruning yarrow is necessary to encourage new growth and to keep the plant looking its best. The best time to prune yarrow is in the spring after it has flowered and the new growth starts. Pruning when the plant is actively growing will ensure the best results. It can also be lightly pruned during the growing season. When pruning, remember to take off spent flowers and remove any dead or damaged wood. It is also a good idea to thin out the plant, taking off tangled stems and spreading the remaining stems out to facilitate air circulation. How much to prune will depend on the size of the plant. As a general rule it’s best to take off no more than 1/3 of the aboveground stems. In this way you can encourage new growth without damaging the existing structure of the plant.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Mildew, Rust, Pest resistant, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Drought resistant .
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