Achillea, Yarrow, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Staunchweed 'Saucy Seduction'

Achilleamillefolium

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Achillea (ak-ih-LEE-a)
Species
millefolium (mill-ee-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Albertville, Minnesota

Lincoln, Nebraska

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

Greenville, South Carolina

Black Earth, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Black Earth, WI | June 2012 | positive

Beautiful plant. Wanted to grow it side by side with "Strawberry Seduction" and it is about 6-8 inches shorter than the strawberry culti...Read More

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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | June 2012 | positive

Excellent yarrow, very tough. Mine grow in a southwest facing bed against the foundation of my house. Despite it being hot and very dry...Read More

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