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Achillea 'Petra'

Achillea 'Petra'

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YarrowPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Asteraceae

Height: 60cmSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Silver

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

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 ‘Petra’ is a compact variety, bearing dark red umbels that don’t fade as the season progresses, in contrast with silvery green fern-like foliage. Perfect for a sunny spot in an informal, mixed herbaceous border, it works well among other brightly coloured blooms. It makes a fantastic cut flower.

Grow Achillea ‘Petra’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. 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 ‘Petra’ and wildlife

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

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 ‘Petra’ poisonous?

Achillea ‘Petra’ 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