Achillea millefolium 'Pretty Woman'

Yarrow

Deciduous, Semi-evergreen Perennial

"Of all the selections of our native yarrow this stands out for many reasons. The ‘umbels’ of flowers are a rich red which holds the color for an extended period. It fades only slightly to a rust red with time. Its vigorous and easy to grow. And it re-blooms reliably if spent flowers are removed. All the way until frost and sometimes longer. A very, very good long-lasting cut flower. To 18″ tall forming spreading colonies. Semi-evergreen. Low water when established in well-drained soils. Excellent to moderate deer resistance. Appreciates an annual application of compost. Oregon native plant." Xera Plants

Growing Conditions

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low, Occasional

Description

Size: 12 - 18 tall x 12 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping
Foliage Texture: Medium, Coarse
Foliage Quality: Medium, Coarse

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Long Blooming, Native Plant

Foliage Color: Green, Silver / Gray

Flower Color: Red
Bloom Season: Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall
Flower Shape: Umbel


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Matrix, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Cutting Garden, Habitat, Hell Strip, Massed
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant
Wildlife: Bees, Beneficial Insects, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds, Pollinators

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall
Position / Role: front of border, matrix / mingler

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading

Suitable Substitutes

Achillea millefolium 'Fireland' | Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' | Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Walther Funcke' | Yarrow

Perfect Partners

Erigeron glaucus ‘Bright Lights’ | Beach Fleabane, Beach Daisy
Penstemon kunthii | beardtounge

Plant Combos