YARROW

Achillea spp.


TYPE OF PLANT: [BEE & HOVERFLY & BUTTERFLY NECTAR PLANT]


Habitat: Dry and sunny position. Tolerates drought.

Habit: Height 60-90 cm. Stake tall varieties.

Flower Colour: Flowers pink/red/yellow/white, in June-Sept. Golden types can be used in dried flower collections.

Planting Time: Sow March/April in a greenhouse, or late April outside. Plant 40 cm apart.

Nectar Plant for: Bees, butterflies and hoverflies.


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