Achillea millefolium ‘Oertel’s Rose’ is a colorful yarrow cultivar known for its soft rose-pink flower clusters and finely textured, aromatic foliage. This herbaceous perennial typically grows 1 to 2 feet tall and forms spreading clumps that provide reliable summer color in borders, meadows, and pollinator gardens. Blooming from early to mid-summer, ‘Oertel’s Rose’ offers a softer, more subdued pink tone compared to brighter hybrid yarrows. Highly adaptable and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.

Why choose Achillea ‘Oertel’s Rose’

• Soft pink blooms: Produces rose-pink flower clusters in early to mid-summer

• Fine texture: Fern-like foliage adds visual softness and contrast

• Spreading habit: Forms expanding clumps suitable for naturalized plantings

Cultivating tips

• Sun exposure: Full sun encourages strongest flowering and compact growth

• Soil needs: Prefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy or low-fertility sites

• Maintenance: Deadhead to prolong blooming; divide clumps every few years

Designs for your garden

• Pollinator gardens: Flowers attract bees and butterflies

• Meadow and prairie plantings: Works well in naturalized areas

• Borders: Adds soft pink color and delicate texture through summer

Ecological benefits

• Pollinator-friendly: Supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

• Drought adaptable: Performs well in low-water landscapes

• Long-season interest: Attractive foliage and persistent flower clusters