Achillea millefolium 'Moonshine'
Also called:
Yarrow Moonshine
Common Yarrow
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Asteraceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Cultivar: Achillea Moonshine is a hybird of A. clypeolata x A. taygetea
Pat Kolling
Flower:
Yellow
Blooms from :
May
to:
Oct
Tiny, long lasting, bright lemon-yellow flowers, which appear in dense flattened, compound corymbs (2"-3" across) on stiff erect stems rising 1-2 ft. Great showy flowers for cutting, as well as dried.
Foliage:
Green
Deeply dissected, fern-like silvery green fragrant foliage
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
12-24"
Spread:
12-24"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Soil Needs
Nutrient poor, well drained, tolerates sandy, rocky, compacted soil
Fertilizer Needs:
Minimal or not necessary
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
Yes
Attracts Birds?
No
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description: