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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Achilleas are short-lived perennials with flat, plate-like umbels which stand tall above fern-like foliage. Achillea 'Credo' is a tall-growing variety, bearing yellow blooms that fade to cream with maturity. It’s perfect for a sunny spot at the back of an informal, mixed herbaceous border, and works well with a number of other flower types and colours. It makes a fantastic cut flower.

Grow Achillea 'Credo' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Stake plants before flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and either cut back blooms in autumn or leave the seedbeds in situ for the birds. Lift and divide congested clumps every three years, in autumn or spring.

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Achillea ‘Credo’ and wildlife

Achillea ‘Credo’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Achillea ‘Credo’ poisonous?

Achillea ‘Credo’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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