Santa Rosa Gardens

Achillea millefolium ‘Summer Pastels ’ is a very attractive, compact yarrow. With fern-like foliage, it helps to soften the perennial border. Blooms from early summer to first frost, if deadheaded. The flowers are a soft mix of pastel colors, from pink, peach, purple, and white to yellow.

Achillea has a vase-life of up to 10 days. Be sure to remove all leaves below the water line. If not, they will rot very quickly and produce a sulfury odor. This also dries well, if harvested after the blooms are fully open and pollen is visible. Hang upside down to dry.