Desert Eye Deep Rose
Achillea millefolium 'Desert Eye Deep Rose'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Well-draining, poor soils tolerated |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Deep Rose/Pink |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division, seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Echinacea, Salvia, Nepeta |
Where it came from
| Grower | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Deadhead to encourage rebloom.
Maintenance
Divide every 3-4 years.
Cleanup
Leave standing for winter interest or cut down in fall.
Notes
Compact habit, fern-like foliage.