Achillea 'Walther Funcke'
Walther Funcke Yarrow
Description
Highlighting this perennial are spreading mats of fern-like rosettes, along with deeply divided, aromatic leaves of a gray green color. In this variety, the flowers are red with yellow centers, blooming in spring and summer. Following bloom, one should dead head the plant and divide clump head the plant and divide the clumps when it appears crowded. This plant reaches 2' tall and wide. It does best in full sun with sandy, well draining, average to poor soil. Dead head spent flowers to promote more blooms. This variety tends to stay more upright than other cultivars.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.