Achillea millefolium ‘Strawberry Seduction’ PP18,401
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‘Strawberry Seduction’ yarrow is valued for its resistance to heat and drought as well as its exceptional ornamental appeal. It is upright and densely branched with finely dissected, gray-green, fernlike foliage, topped in late spring with large clusters of strawberry red, gold-centered flowers. The flowers persist for many weeks before maturing to an attractive buff yellow that extends its season of interest. ‘Strawberry Seduction’ is effective in groups or as a delightful companion.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Red
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Has exceptional clusters of persistent strawberry red flowers, flecked with golden centers. Also valued for its resistance to heat and drought.
Landscape Value
Delightful as a specimen, companion, accent, or smiling face in a pollinator garden.
Care
Watering:
'Strawberry Seduction' Yarrow is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Strawberry Seduction' Yarrow needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
'Strawberry Seduction' Yarrow should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.