Achillea 'Walther Funcke'

Yarrow

ACHILLEA (Asteraceae) yarrow

Achillea are sun loving, herbaceous perennials grown for flat flower heads held on wiry stems above finely divided foliage. They prefer freely draining soil and an open position where the leaves receive full light. Plants are generally tolerant of summer drought once established and cope well with lean, stony ground, although very rich soil can lead to softer growth and flopping.

Most forms are long lived when clumps are lifted and divided every few years to renew vigour. Flower heads are attractive to bees and other insects and can be cut for fresh or dried use. Old stems can be cut back after flowering, or left for winter structure where they remain upright.

An upright yarrow with flat flower heads in warm orange tones that age to soft apricot and buff. Foliage is finely divided and green, forming a compact, steady clump in full sun and freely draining soil. Flowering runs through summer and responds well to a light shear after the first flush.

A reliable choice for borders, meadows, and naturalistic plantings, where its muted colours blend easily with grasses and late perennials. Attractive to bees and tolerant of dry, lean soils once established.

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Light: full sun

Moisture: average to dry

Soil: well-drained; tolerant of poor or sandy soils

Hardiness zone: 3

Maintenance: low

Height (cm): 50

Spread (cm): 50

Habit: upright clump

Flowering period: June-Sept

Seasonal interest: summer bloom; warm colour tones; dried seed heads into autumn

Foliage: green

Flower: orange to apricot

Wildlife value: pollinators; beneficial insects

Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes

Habitat: sunny borders; meadows; naturalistic plantings; pollinator gardens

Features: compact clump; long flowering season; colour fades gracefully; drought tolerant

Notes: reblooms when cut back after first flush; colours soften attractively as blooms age

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Achillea 'Walther Funcke'

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