Milly Rock Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
ak-ih-LEE-uh mil-eh-FOH-lee-um
Perennials: Grandma's Garden
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
The Vintage contains deep colors that mature to attractive shades instead of fading to brown. Excellent rebloom. Tidy, tight habit makes them superior for containers and the garden.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Purple
Flower Color
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division