| Common Name | Egyptian Yarrow |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Achillea |
| Species | Aegyptiaca |
| Origin | Egypt / North Africa |
| Blooming | Summer to early autumn, red corymbs. |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green / Silver-green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. Avoid waterlogging and rich clay soils.
Drought tolerant once established. Water sparingly during establishment phase only.
Requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering and stem strength.
Low nutrient needs. Apply light compost in spring if soil is poor, avoid over-fertilizing.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Cut back hard after flowering.
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