Name: Yarrow 'Cassis Red'
Type: Achillea
Description:
This perennial sports sprigs of fine
crimson florets sprouting from stems covered in soft, fern-like leaves.
Expect the fragrant Red Yarrow to bloom in early summer and enjoy its
color year-round when dried. Easy to grow and adaptable.
Sun Level: Full sun to mostly sunny
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer
Height: 24 in.
Spread: 18 in.
Care:
Yarrow thrives across much of the United States except in extreme
climates such as deserts and high mountains. A tough plant with a
tendency to spread by rhizomes, yarrow may even naturalize in you yard.
Before planting one, carefully consider whether it would be all right
with you to eventually have multiple yarrow plants in you space.
Pruning: As the summer wears on, the plant can start to get leggy
(especially i hot humid climates). If this happens, and if you're
content that you've enjowed enough blooms for a while, cu the plant back
to a more compact size. This reduction in plant height will help avoid
excessive flopping and the consequent need for staking.
Propagation:
Diseases:
Diseases; arrow's aromatic leaves discourage animal pests from
attacking it for the most part. But this perennial is susceptible to
fugal plant diseases.