Achillea taygetea

Also Known As

Achillea 'Taygetea'
Taygetea Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Achillea taygetea plant details

Achillea taygetea is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue 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 acidic, average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea taygetea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fern-like leaves, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea taygetea

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hybrid of uncertain origin and somewhat confused in the California nursery trade. Our plants have gray-green foliage with pale sulfur-yellow flowers and bloom almost continuously here on the Central Coast. Flower spike is 3' tall on 18" foliage.

By: Native Sons

Well mannered yarrow with gleaming silvery foliage and charming, soft butter yellow flowers in umbels that are superb as a cut or dried flower! Grows 2' high and wide, blooms summer and fall. Needs full sun, soil with decent drainage and some summer irrigation. Deer and drought resistant. easy. One of the BEST of the genus!

By: Secret Garden Growers

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How to Grow Achillea taygetea

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen