James H. Schutte
Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
ACHILLEA sibirica ssp. camschatica 'Love Parade'
Plant Common Name
Love Parade Siberian Yarrow, Siberian Yarrow
General Description
Delicate clusters of palest pink flowers blanket this tough perennial in early summer. In spring, the clump-forming 'Love Parade' sends up upright stems lined with glossy dark green leaves. Its long-lasting flowers are lavender pink when they first open and fade to a dirty white as they age. This hardy and resilient plant will continue to flower into early fall, if regularly deadheaded, and is attractive to butterflies.
Siberian yarrow is very easy to grow. Full to partial sun is required and it is well-adapted to a wide range of well-drained soils. The plant forms dense clumps of foliage that spread over time and may need to be divided every two to three years. It is extraordinarily hardy and its blooms make long-lasting cut flowers. Enjoy Siberian yarrow in sunny perennial borders, butterfly gardens or wildflower plantings.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
15"-20" / 38.1cm - 50.8cm (15)
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Width
6"-10" / 15.2cm - 25.4cm (8)
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Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
North-Central United States, Alaska, Russia/Siberia
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
Yes
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Alpine, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
Yes
