Achillea millefolium 'Moonshine'
Common Name(s):
Yarrow Moonshine
Common Yarrow
Synonym:
Fern leaf yarrow
Flower:
Yellow
Blooms :
May
to:
Oct
Tiny, long lasting, bright lemon-yellow flowers, which appear in dense flattened, compound corymbs (2-3" across) on stiff erect stems 1-2 '.
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Asteraceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Deeply dissected, fern-like silvery green fragrant foliage
Fall Color?
YES
Possible fall bloom if cut back to basal leaves after regular flowering.
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Cultivar: Achillea Moonshine is a hybird of A. clypeolata x A. taygetea
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:
Hybtid so Has no native habitat
Soil:
Nutrient poor, well drained, tolerates sandy, rocky, compacted soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
Doe not require fertilization
Mulch:
Gravel, stones, wood chips, organic compost
Divide every 3-4 years in spring, regularly remove spent flowers, in summer cut back up to 1/2, cut back old stems in early spring
Long Term:
Winter:
Divide every 2-3 years in late winter or early spring, prune to the crown in late winter or early spring.
Spring:
Cut back old dead or damaged stems, divide if needed, water sparingly
Summer:
Deadhead spent flowers to lateral bud to promote additional bloom. May require staking/ protect from wind.
Fall:
Cut back to basal leaves after flowering.
General Care Comments:
Plant in full sun, thrives in poor soil, water sparingly, regularly remove spent flowers, divide every 3-4 years
Common Problems
Rain and strong wind can flatten. Does poorly in wet sites or poorly drained sites.
Diseases:
Botrytis, powdery mildew, rust
Insects:
Aphids, spider mites, spittlebugs, mealybugs
Environmental Problems:
Excessive moisture, high humidity and heat, may flop in low light
Pests:
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