Achillea Walther Funcke

Achillea Walther Funcke

Achillea millefolium Walther Funcke (Yarrow) is a unique and stunning tall flowering perennial. With feathery silvery green leaves, this clump-forming plant has a spreading habit and produces large flat flower heads with masses of red flowers and a yellow center throughout the summer. The flower heads are flat, close, and solid arrays of tiny daisy flowers, making them excellent for cutting and drying for winter. This hardy, evergreen perennial is easily maintained at a height of 60cm and a spread of 50cm.

• Height: Easily maintained to 60cm
• Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Foliage Colour: Feathery, silvery/grey
• Flower Colour: Reddish with larger yellow centers
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam
• Position: Full Sun 
• Hardiness: Hardy once established in a sheltered spot, H7 (down to -20)
• Type: Semi-Evergreen, a tuft of foliage stays over winter

The foliage of Achillea Walther Funcke is feathery and silvery/grey, adding texture and interest to any garden. The plant is native to Europe, West Asia, and the Himalayas, and is naturalized in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. It is generally found in meadows and dry grassy places.

Achillea is a useful genus with many garden-worthy plants, and this particular variety is a standout. It pairs well with other garden plants, such as Alchemilla mollis, Salvia nemorosa, Echinacea purpurea, and soft grasses like Stipa tenuissima. It is especially stunning in prairie plantings and will have multiple flowerings if trimmed regularly.

Supplied in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, Achillea Walther Funcke is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is not too fussy about soil type. It will thrive in poorer soils but can grow in any type of soil. This semi-evergreen plant will keep a low covering of foliage through winter, adding interest to your garden year-round. Don't miss out on this unique and beautiful addition to your garden.