Botanical Name: Achillea taygetea ‘Moonshine’
Common Name: Dwarf yarrow Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape loose, upright plant with fine-textured, silvery gray-green foliage with clusters of tiny yellow flowers held high above the foliage Height to 18" Spread to 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil tolerates most any soil Hardiness Hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves leaves very finely pinnatifid, oblong to spatulate, to 12" long; silvery gray green; odor is subtle compared to other yarrows Flowers small, 1/4" yellow flowers arranged in dense, flat corymbs to 2" across, through spring, summer and early fall Fruit tiny achenes Propagation: seed, division Usage: small filler or facer for reliable bloom through the summer, easy care and drought tolerance make this a choice plant for most perennial borders and xeriscape areas Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering, drought tolerant when established Fertilizing balanced, slow release at planting Pruning shear off dead blooms in fall; deadhead through flowering season Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other fire retardant when established Origin: Greece Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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