This yarrow has the finely dissected green
fragrant foliage. The clear pink blooms of Achillea
Cerise Queen are most prevalent in the
spring and into the early summer but there are usually some flowers well
into the Fall. The flowers gradually fade to white and brown.
The clump gradually spreads by underground runners and is easily divided. I
have yet to have damage due to cold. It looks very bedraggled when subjected to
it. As the weather turns I clip off all of the old foliage and the
plants look great. As a native the plants can withstand a summer of
drought but they look a lot better with just a little water.
Achillea is a nectar source for the Checkerspot
Butterfly species and is a great addition to the butterfly
garden.
