Achillea millefolium Summer Berries F2

Yarrow 'Summer Berries'

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Herbaceous perennial with fern-like foliage and flat pink-red flower clusters. Drought tolerant, thrives in sunny borders.
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Plant Details

Common Name Yarrow 'Summer Berries'
Family Asteraceae
Genus Achillea
Species Millefolium
Variety Summer Berries F2
Origin Eurasia / Cultivated Hybrid
Blooming Flat corymbs of pink to red flowers in summer and early autumn.
Leaf Color Grey-green / Silver-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining, low to average fertility soil; rich soil causes flopping.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Allow topsoil to dry completely between waterings.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure (6+ hours) for compact growth and prolific flowering.

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Fertilization

Minimal feeding required; avoid high nitrogen fertilizers which reduce flower quality.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage rebloom; cut back foliage in late autumn or early spring.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
6000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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