Flowerburst Fruitbowl Yarrow

Achillea millefolium 'Flowerburst Fruitbowl Yarrow'

HerbAsteraceae

Flowerburst Fruitbowl Yarrow
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerantFragrantEdible
USDA zones2 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry or moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerFood gardenGround coverIndoorLow maintenanceMeadow

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Flowerburst Fruitbowl Yarrow' (Achillea millefolium 'Flowerburst Fruitbowl Yarrow') is an herb for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The plant is fragrant and tolerates drought.

Pairs well with Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, and Catmint.