FloraFinder.org
Home   About Us   FAQ  
Searching   Image Use Plant Books
x
FloraFinder uses cookies only for correct operation. More info. Okay

Achillea ‘Oertel’s Rose’

Yarrow

KingdomPlantaePlants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
SubkingdomTracheobiontaVascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
DivisionMagnoliophytaFlowering plants, also known as angiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsidaDicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
SubclassAsteridaeA large class that encompasses asters
OrderAsteralesFlowering plants with a central disk flower and surrounding petals, like daisies
FamilyAsteraceaeThe aster family, which also includes daisies and sunflowers; from the Greek ἀστήρ, “star,” for the star-shaped flowers
GenusAchilleaYarrows; “Achillea” means “Achilles,” who used the herb in battle
Cultivar‘Oertel’s Rose’

About plant names...

This variety of yarrow is a cultivar, not found outside of gardens in North America.

Identification: Plants are about 2′ (71 cm) in height, about the same as wild yarrow. The gray-green, finely divided leaves, resembling feathers, are typical of yarrows. The bright pink flowerheads, up to 4″ (10 cm) across, are dense and long lasting.

Online References:

Goodness Grows

Monrovia

Achillea ‘Oertel’s (yarrow)

7/17/2010 · Stan and Connie’s, Falmouth, Maine · ≈ 11 × 7″ (27 × 18 cm) ID is uncertain

 

Achillea ‘Oertel’s Rose’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.

© FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved.


 

Achillea ‘Oertel’s (yarrow)

7/17/2010 · Stan and Connie’s, Falmouth, Maine · ≈ 8 × 12″ (20 × 31 cm) ID is uncertain

Achillea ‘Oertel’s (yarrow)

7/17/2010 · Stan and Connie’s, Falmouth, Maine · ≈ 9 × 6″ (23 × 15 cm) ID is uncertain

Achillea ‘Oertel’s (yarrow)

7/17/2010 · Stan and Connie’s, Falmouth, Maine · ≈ 8 × 5″ (19 × 13 cm) ID is uncertain

Range: Zones 3-8:

About this map...