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Achillea millefolium 'Laura'
Common Yarrow
The rich red flowers of 'Laura' are arguably the best of the red yarrows because they do not fade with age. A Ball introduction, it offers endless design possibilities with its warm hued flowers, relatively compact size and soft green foliage.
The dense, flat-topped flower clusters are deep red with white eyes. They are carried on slender stems above spreading clumps of fine, ferny leaves from early to midsummer. Bees and butterflies love them. Deadhead after they fade to encourage a second flush later in the season.
This tough, easy-care perennial performs best in full sun and moist, reasonably fertile, well-drained soil, but will tolerate dry conditions and light shade. Blooming may be prolonged by regular removal of faded flower stems. If necessary, divide plants every two to three years in spring or fall. 'Laura' harmonizes beautifully with other perennials, and is a lovely choice for mixed borders or casual cottage-style gardens. Its pastel blooms are attractive to butterflies, and also make excellent cut flowers.
9 - 1
4 - 9
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun
14"-16" / 35.6cm - 40.6cm
1'-3' / 0.3m - 0.9m
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Drought, Soil Compaction
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Summer, Fall
Showy
Red
Brown
Green, Light Green
Yes
No
Single
Fine
Matte
Semi-Evergreen
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Sometimes
Butterflies
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