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Apple Blossom Achillea
| Achillea 'Appleblossom' |
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Common Name:
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Yarrow
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Height:
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36 in.
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Width:
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36 in.
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Bloom Time:
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Mid Summer
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Flower Color:
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Pink
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Hardiness:
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-30 to 20
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Light:
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Full Sun
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Soil:
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Loamy
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Moisture:
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Dry
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'Appleblossom' is a member of the handsome
Galaxy hybrids, with flat clusters of rich rosy pink blossoms atop sturdy 36-in.
stems. Finely divided, fern-like foliage is grayish green; a splendid accent to
many colors. Excellent as a cut flower or as part of a naturalized border. Long
blooming.
Commemorating Achilles, the brave hero of the Trojan War, who was virtually
invulnerable—except for his heel—achillea, or yarrow, has long been reputed
to have healing properties. Used to stanch wounds in battle, it has been called
soldier’s woundwort. Other common names are carpenter grass and sneezewort.
Hardy and easy to grow, this perennial herb is virtually pest- and disease-free.
Clumps expand quickly; divide to keep manageable
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