These flowers are popular with beneficial insects, bees, butterflies and other pollinators, and they provide seed for garden birds. Grows to 60cm tall and 60cm across in full sun or partial shade and moist but well-drained soils or it will do well in a large pot. A range of pink or yellow or peach or cream flowers are produced from June to August. Divide plants every 3-4 years.
Yarrow / Achillea millefolium 'Summer Berries'
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Partially dies back (semi-evergreen)
Drought tolerant: Yes, once established