Achillea Milly Rock Red
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Achillea millefolium Milly Rock Red forms a compact mound of gray-green foliage topped by red, yellow-eyed flower clusters for sunny borders and containers.
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Description
Achillea millefolium Milly Rock Red forms a compact mound of finely divided gray-green foliage topped by upright stems and red, yellow-eyed flower clusters from summer into fall. Its short habit fits border fronts, rock gardens, and containers, while the stems can be cut fresh or dried.
Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil. Water during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. The flowers support bees and other pollinators. Yarrow may cause contact dermatitis and is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 10 in |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Achillea millefolium 'Milly Rock Red', Achillea millefolium Florachre1, Achillea Milly Rock Red |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Red, Yellow |
| Color flower summer | Red, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Rock and alpine gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Bee-Friendly, Cutting Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Yarrow |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23080782, ZACHMRR0001G |
| Usps | Red clusters with yellow eyes top compact gray-green foliage., Compact growth suits borders, containers, and cutting gardens., Full sun and well-drained soil support compact growth and vivid bloom. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring. |
| Pests | Aphids may occur. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew and root rot may occur, especially in wet conditions. |
| Pruning | Deadhead faded flower heads in summer, then remove untidy foliage in spring. |
| Hazardous information | Yarrow may cause contact dermatitis and is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. |
| Watering instructions | Water during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for compact growth and vivid flower color. |
| Common Name | Achillea Milly Rock Red |