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Achillea ageratum 'Moonwalker'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 18"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Achillea ageratum 'Moonwalker' plant details

Achillea ageratum 'Moonwalker' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea ageratum 'Moonwalker'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fern-like leaves, fragrant, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea ageratum 'Moonwalker'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gorgeous bright yellow flowers on a plant that is, like all yarrows, absolutely tough and easy to grow. _Zone 5
A low growing Yarrow to 2-2.5' with bright yellow clusters summer and fall. Deep green, ferny foliage is sweetly scented. Easy to grow in full sun, not fussy about soil, deer resistant and great as a fresh or dried cut flower (a florist favorite).
A very nice Yarrow that grows only to a maximum size of 2.5.’ The bright yellow clusters come into bloom in Summer & last well thru Fall. The foliage is a pretty, ferny, dark green & sweetly scented. Makes an excellent cut flower (and dried, too) & is much used by florists. Totally EASY, it’s drought tolerant, not fussy about soil, snail proof & deer resistant, too!

Gardening facts about Achillea ageratum 'Moonwalker' plant

How to Grow Achillea ageratum 'Moonwalker'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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