Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'

Yarrow 'Red Velvet'

The flat red flowerheads appear on top of the upright stems in summer, above fragrant fern-like foliage. This cultivar has outstanding resistance to colour fade. Best in full sun in the middle of the border. Divide in spring or autumn to prevent it spreading.

plant Features

Full sun
Very little water
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Yarrow 'Red Velvet'

Latin name

Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'

type

Herbaceous Perennials

family

Asteraceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Yarrow Red Velvet is 0.50meters x 0.60meters

0.50 M 0.60 M

Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Although not fussy, if the soil is heavy clay/on the wet side it will help to introduce some grit to improve drainage. Most Achillea prefer conditions to be on the dry side with a good amount of sun. Suggested planting locations and garden types; Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens, Prairie Planting, Cottage & Informal Garden.

Propagation

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Easily divided by digging up and pulling off rooted plantlets. The millefolium and ptarmica varieties spread by underground stems. Plants can be raised from seed but they won't be like their parents and we have found that plants from commercial seed are all different heights and usually very floppy.

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