Achillea millefolium
Bloodwort, Woundwort, Nosebleed, Thousand leaved yarrow, Sanguinary, Carpenter's weed
- Height × spread
- 0.4m – 1m × 0.3m – 0.65m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Generally available in Spring & Summer
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About this plant
The species is a British native that can be seen at the roadside. A number of fine garden forms have been developed with flowers in a range of colours in shades of white, red and pink. The flowers form flat heads, each composed of many minute individual flowers. The foliage is much divided, rather ferny looking and coloured dark green. They have some drought tolerance and like a sunny position, preferably in a soil that is not too rich. They are good forms to use where a wilder, more informal feel is required.
- Flower colour
- Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Horizontal
- Height
- 0.4m – 1m
- Spread
- 0.3m – 0.65m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Wild flower meadow, Small scale garden, Seaside garden, Scented garden, Prairie garden, Mediterranean garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- All types
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Ground cover, Bee attraction, Butterfly attraction, Bird attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
AutumnNow
Autumn · Planting
Prune foliage back
Cut foliage back to the ground in autumn.
Autumn - late · Planting
Divide every 3 years
Physically divide clumps every three years, or the plant will flower and grow less well. Discard or give away unwanted portions, or replant them to make a larger display. Plants can sometimes take a while to recover from this procedure.
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Summer
Summer - early · Outdoors
Feed a general fertiliser
Where plants have moderate needs for nutrients, they can simply be given a general feed, fairly early in the growth season so that the growth has plenty of time to harden off before the cold weather.
Give plants a general boost with the application of a general purpose fertiliser which is spread around the root area of the plant, with amounts as directed on the feed label.
Planting & general
Outdoors
Water some varieties differently
Some plants within this species have additional requirements for water. It is best to look up your specific plant for watering guidance.
Planting
Prune some varieties
Some plant varieties within this species have additional requirements for pruning. It is best to look up your specific plant for pruning guidance.
Found in
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