Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' 
(Fernleaf Yarrow, Milfoil, Sanguinary, Soldier's Woundwort, Staunchweed, Thousandleaf Yarrow)

Origin:  Hybrid
Family:  Asteraceae
Light:  Full sun
Height:  2-3'
Spacing:  1.5-2'
Blooms:  Long lasting, deep pink, flat, wide clusters, late Spring
Foliage:  Herbaceous, herbaceous, narrow, pinnately dissected, soft
Soil:  Well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline, drought tolerant, sandy, some clay
Water:  Medium-low
Uses:  Front of border, containers, foliage, mass plant, rock garden, xeriscaping, fresh cut flowers/dried floral arrangements, wildlife garden
Propagation:  Basal stem cuttings (Spring), semi-woody cuttings (Fall)
Caution:  Plant may cause skin allergy - wear gloves when handling
Insects/Disease:  Watch for aphids, powdery mildew

Comments:  Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' or Fernleaf Yarrow or Milfoil or Sanguinary or Soldier's Woundwort, or Staunchweed or Thousandleaf Yarrow is a herbaceous deciduous hybrid perennial with a vigorous spreading, upright growth rate.  It has lovely soft pinnately dissected green foliage.  In late Spring or early Summer, Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' produces clusters  of exquisite bright pink, flat, wide blossoms, followed later by seeds.  Butterflies and bees are magnetized by the nectar-rich blossoms while birds enjoy feasting on the seeds. Florists are delighted with the lovely freshly cut flowers for bouquets or in dried floral arrangements.  Milfoil 'Cerise Queen' is easily propagated from rootball divisions taken in Spring.  Sanguinary 'Cerise Queen' thrives best in well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral or mildly alkaline, sandy, clayey soil in a sunny environment.  Provide support for floppiness.  Deers and rabbits tend to avoid Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'.  It is low maintenance and tolerates drought once established.  It attracts wildlife that prey on aphids and other insects.  Mass plant Soldier's Woundwort 'Cerise Queen' in the rock garden or as ground covers as its lovely foliage forms a nicely matted carpet.  Fernleaf Yarrow 'Cerise Queen' can also be container cultivated.  Use Staunchweed 'Cerise Queen' on slopes.  It is ideal for xeriscaping.  Thousandleaf Yarrow 'Cerise Queen' is a very showy.
Named after Achilles, Achillea millefolium is native to western Asia and Europe.  It has medicinal properties and have been traditionally used for the treatment of various ailments including hypertension, fevers, athritis and external wounds and haemorrhoids and female problems.  Prolonged use could cause skin sensitivity to sunlight.

USDA Zones:  3-9

JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardening descriptions of Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' (Fernleaf Yarrow, Milfoil, Sanguinary, Soldier's Woundwort, Staunchweed, Thousandleaf Yarrow) growing in Jenny's Garden

Image of butterfly and bird attractor, Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' or Fernleaf Yarrow, Milfoil or Sanguinary or Soldier's Woundwort, or Staunchweed or Thousandleaf Yarrow

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