Oertel's Rose yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Oertels Rose'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Oertel's Rose' yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, 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. Drought and salt do not bother it, so it suits tough spots.
Pairs well with Dense blazing star, Blue grama, and Blanket flower.