Achillea Richard Nelson

Yarrow, Sneezewort

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Type: Perennials
Height: Medium 2' (Plant 14" apart)
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 3-9   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy, Clay
Flower / Accent: Rose / Pink
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep
New buds are silver, opening to wine pink, softening to a pleasing pale blush. Nice color range adds depth from a distance. Richard Nelson forms an upright clump with 2 foot stems and the flowers bloom atop grayish green fern like foliage. Yarrow always make an interesting display of color. Road salt tolerant. A Bluestone selection.

Features to Note:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Winter Interest
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Blooms for 4 Weeks or More
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Humidity Tolerant
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Dried Flowers
  • Web Exclusive
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Achillea General Information:

Achillea are perfect for that hard-to-grow spot in your garden. Tolerant of drought, wind and heat; these selections grow well in almost any soil type. Excellent fresh cut flowers or dried. Flowers from summer to early fall and blooms are irresistible to butterflies. They do spread, so give them room to fill in.

Achillea Plant Care:

Remove spent blossoms to promote continuous flowering. Plants can be cleaned up spring or fall. Leave any fresh fall foliage to overwinter. Likes a well drained soil. Divide in spring or fall every 4-5 years.

$9.95 ea.
(3+) $9.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: ACRN