Achillea
- Achillea filipendulina Parkers VarietyAchillea filipendulina 'Parker's Variety'£4.50Out of stockOut of stockAchillea Parker's Variety produces hundreds of tiny golden-yellow flowers densely packed together to form clusters of large flat headed flower... Learn More
- Achillea Millefolium Pink x 3Achillea millefolium Pink£5.75Out of stockOut of stockAchillea millefolium or Yarrow is a very strong, colourful herbaceous perennial plant producing masses of red/orange dazzling flower heads... Learn More
- Achillea millefolium red x 3Achillea millefolium Red£5.75Out of stockOut of stockAchillea millefolium or Yarrow is a very strong, colourful herbaceous perennial plant producing masses of red/orange dazzling flower heads... Learn More
- Achillea millefolium yellow x 3Achillea millefolium Yellow£5.75Out of stockOut of stockAchillea millefolium or Yarrow is a very strong, colourful herbaceous perennial plant producing masses of dazzling golden flower heads irresistible... Learn More
- Achillea Parker’s golden P7 x 5Achillea filipendulina 'Parker's Variety'£9.50Out of stockOut of stockThis variety is prized for it's aromatic, highly decorative dissected, fern-like, grey green foliage. Learn More
The common name for Achillea millefolium is Yarrow.
The botanical name is derived from the Greek mythological character Achilles.
According to the Iliad, Achilles' soldiers used yarrow plants to treat their wounds which is why its also known as allheal and bloodwort.
Achillea is a hardy herbaceous perennials that originates from North America. The cultivated varieties have become reliable in gardens all over the world. These plants typically have frilly, soft, feathery aromatic leaves and masses of dazzling flower heads irresistible to butterflies and bees.
Plants should be deadheaded to encourage new growth and a second bloom. Cutting back after the second bloom will refresh plant and reduce the need for staking.