Scientific Name
Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
Common Name(s)
Red Velvet Yarrow, Yarrow
Scientific Classification
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Anthemideae
Subtribe: Matricariinae
Genus: Achillea
Flower
Color: Red
Bloom Time: Summer
Description
Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet' is a vigorous mat-forming perennial with finely divided leaves and leafy stems bearing flatheads. It grows up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall. The flatheads are up to 4 inches (10 cm) across and composed of many small, bright, rich red flowers opening throughout the summer.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 3a to 9b: from −40 °F (−40 °C) to 30 °F (−1.1 °C).
How to Grow and Care
It is most often propagated by division, so chances are you'll buy your Yarrow as a plant. Space your plants 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) apart if you're planting more than one plant.
You can also start your Yarrow from seed. Start seeds indoors about six to eight weeks before your last frost date. Sow the seeds in moist, normal potting soil. The seeds should just barely be covered by the potting soil. Place the pot with the seeds in a sunny and warm location.
Depending on the conditions, the seeds should germinate in 14 to 21 days. You can speed up the germination by covering the top of the pot with plastic wrap to keep in moisture and heat. Remove the plastic wrap once the seeds have sprouted.
Whether your plants are grown from seed or bought as full plants, you will want to plant them in full sun. They thrive in various soils but do best in well-drained soil. Yarrows will even grow in very poor dry soils with low fertility soil.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Yarrow.
Origin
This plant is a cultivar of Achillea millefolium.
Links
- Back to genus Achillea
- Plantpedia: Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, or Origin
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