Moonshine is a great compact hybrid and outshines the older, taller golden Yarrows.
About the Yarrows. The Achillea tribe are plants of dry, gritty areas, and do not like soil that is too moist or rich. Give yours plenty of drainage.
The fore-runners of these beautiful hybrids have one of the richest histories in the plant world. Long thought of as a magical plant, Yarrows history goes back to Roman times, when it was thought useful in healing warrior wounds. The name Achillea is from Achilles, and the fateful wound of his heel. But it doesn't stop there. Witchcraft and all sorts of magical potions are associated with this plant.
The basic wildflower, Achillea millefolium, has a grayish-white bloom with deep green ferny foliage.
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SKU |
AM014413 |
Item Package Size |
Plant - 2" Pot |
Common Name |
Moonshine Yarrow |
Botanical Name |
Achillea Moonshine |
Zones |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Size |
2-4" flowers |
Mature Height |
24 inches |
Mature Height |
12-24" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread |
18-24" wide |
Growth Rate |
Medium |
Bloom Season |
Early - Mid Summer, Mid - Late Summer |
Bloom Time |
Early to late summer |
Planting Depth |
Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As |
Potted Plant |
Foliage |
Grayish green fern-like foliage. |
Soil Type |
Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought / Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Tolerates |
Dry Sites, Salt |
Advantages |
Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant, Containers, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Rock Gardens, Plants for Small Spaces |
Awards |
Award of Garden Merit. |
Ideal Region |
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time |
Spring / Summer |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals |
Poisonous if ingested. Skin and eye irritant. Toxic to dogs, cats and horses. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada |
No |