Achillea millefolium Desert Eve Cream

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as milfoil or common yarrow, is a versatile and beautiful flowering plant that is perfect for gardens in USDA zones 5 and 6. With its pleasant scent and good winter hardness, Desert Eve Cream is a variety worth considering for your landscape.

The flowers of Desert Eve Cream are a stunning white-white color, classified as 155A on the color scale. They bloom in an umbel-like inflorescence, with each flower having a diameter ranging from 1 to 10 mm. The plant itself reaches a height of 20 to 30 cm or 30 to 40 cm, depending on the specific environmental conditions.

The leaves of Desert Eve Cream are elongated and lanceolate in shape, with a pinnate division. They are a dark green color, adding a touch of evergreen beauty to your garden even when the plant is not in bloom. The leaf size ranges from 7.5 to 10 cm, providing a lush backdrop for the delicate flowers.

When it comes to soil fertility, Desert Eve Cream is not very demanding. It can thrive in a variety of soil types, including sandy, humus-rich, clayish, and sandy clay. However, it does require well-drained soil to avoid waterlogging and root rot. Additionally, this yarrow variety prefers sunny light conditions, so be sure to plant it in a spot that receives plenty of sunlight.

Desert Eve Cream blooms from June to October, providing a long-lasting display of white flowers throughout the summer and into the early fall. Its unicolored flower color distribution adds a touch of elegance and simplicity to any garden or landscape design.

Whether you're looking to add some beauty to your flower beds or attract pollinators to your garden, Achillea millefolium Desert Eve Cream is an excellent choice. Its low maintenance requirements, adaptability to various soil types, and stunning white flowers make it a must-have for any plant enthusiast. Consider adding this yarrow variety to your garden and enjoy the beauty it brings year after year.

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