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Common name: 'Appleblossom' Yarrow
Latin name:
Achillea 'Appleblossom'

Achillea Appleblossom Yarrow
Zone: 4 - 8
Elevation to:
9000'

Growth habit:
Upright clump  
 
Max height:
18" - 24"
Spread: 12"

Flowers: Yes, June - Sept 
Flower type: Corymbs

Native to area: No
Available varieties: Over 50
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured Perennial: Appleblossom Yarrow - Achillea 'Appleblossom'
Perennial Cultivation: Appleblossom Yarrow is an easy to grow perennial that thrives in full sun. Late spring it will begin to produce an abundance of lavenderish-pink flowers for most of the summer. Spent flower heads should be removed. Flowers can be harvested and dried for dry flower arrangements or used in spring bouquets. Appleblossom Yarrow is great for attracting Butterflies.

Plant Appleblossom Yarrow in moist, well drained soil, in full sun. It will tolerate light shade, but the plant will stretch and flowering can be reduced. Appleblossom grows well in most soil types. 
 
Propagation:
Appleblossom Yarrow can be grown from seed, for quicker growth purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center or greenhouse. Space new container grown plants 10" - 12" apart. Once established plants can be dug and divided in spring.

Pests ~ Diseases:
Aphids 

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