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Summer™ Pastels
Flower
FlowerAchillea millefolium
- Full sun
- Zones 3–9
- 120 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Moderate water
- Perennial
Overview
Shades of sunny pastel blooms make excellent cut flowers and reliable perennial garden plants with decorative, fern-like foliage. As cut flowers, the 2-4" flat-topped flower heads on 24" stems add bulk, durability, and beauty to bouquets. Long vase life. Summer Pastels F2 population. Flowers first year from seed. Low maintenance. Tolerates drought once established. Perennial in Zones 2-9. AAS Winner. Attracts and supports beneficial insects such as damsel bugs, lacewings, lady beetles, and parasitic wasps.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, transplant after frost danger passes; or direct sow after last frost date
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-draining loam. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.