An easy perennial, tolerating a range of conditions including poor soil. Form low mounds of fragrant ferny foliage, with clusters of dark maroon flowers appearing on upright stems in early summer. Good for cutting, fresh or dried. Inclined to spread. Easily divided in fall or early spring.

Cut back hard to base when flowers finish.

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aka Achillea

Plants form low mounds of fragrant foliage, with clusters of upright flower stems in early summer. Gives a deep apricot salmon shade. Good for cutting, fresh or dried. Easy to grow perennial, growing in nearly any sunny situation, even where there is poor soil. Heat tolerant.

Cut back hard to base when flowers finish.