Achillea x kellereri

Also Known As

Achillea x kelleri
Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 8"-18"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Achillea x kellereri plant details

Achillea x kellereri is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer silver and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea x kellereri

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: silver and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fern-like leaves, mounding, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea x kellereri

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A natural hybrid found in Bulgaria by C.F. Ball and introduced by S?ndermann, parentage is a bit uncertain, A. clypeolata is almost certainly one parent the other being either A. ageratifolia ssp aizoon or A. depressa. Leaves are grayish green and provide a nice foil for the corymbs of white flowers ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Unusual mini Yarrow – 8" mound of sparkling silver leaves for full sun and sharp draining soils…perfect for the rock garden, a wall or on a mound. Silvery white blooms with yellow center float like little stars well above the clumps of leaves May thru August. Nice with Nepeta and species penstemons. Deer resistant and drought tolerant.