Achillea millefolium | Butterscotch biennial When rubbed or crushed the

When rubbed or crushed the leaves give off their lovely peppermint fragrance

Whilst this is a short-stemmed low variety the flowers can still be used in a vase and have an exceptionally long vase life

As an example pruning before the full moon when the sap is rising results in bleeding wounds but after the full moon is the best time to prune

this is truly a magical plant to have in your garden

Achillea millefolium | Butterscotch biennial When rubbed or crushed theAchillea, also known as Yarrow is very drought tolerant once established, so are an excellent choice of plant for what is now becoming a very different growing environment with hotter drier temperatures. Achillea flowers freely all summer producing flat corymbs 7 10cm across, and in our mild climate, we have them flowering into early winter. Butterscotch features pretty peachy, butterscotch toned clusters of flowers, that stand on tall erect stems