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    • Photo of Achillea 'Moonshine' by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Achillea 'Moonshine'

    Also Known As

    • Achillea millefolium 'Moonshine'
    • Moonshine Yarrow

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 3a-10a

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    Achillea 'Moonshine' plant details

    Achillea 'Moonshine' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In 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 'Moonshine'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea 'Moonshine'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 10a
    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

    ?An excellent hybrid? (G.S. Thomas) with large flat heads of bright light yellow over copious feathery, grey-green foliage. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Silvery, blue-green foliage, covered by flat-topped yellow blooms in Summer. A fragrant and useful addition to the garden, Moonshine Yarrow enjoys full sun, is deer and drought tolerant, and is especially attractive to butterflies.

    By: Noname Nursery

    Bright, light yellow blooms on silvery foliage from early summer into the fall. Growth Rate medium to fast

    By: Garden World

    This beautiful cultivar has fine silver foliage and lemon yellow flat-topped flower heads. A stunning border perennial.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Yellow flowers and silver-white leaves make this an attractive plant. Unfortunately it is slow growing and somewhat weak, hence we rarely have it for sale, we list it mainly for the sake of completeness.

    By: Zephs

    Fine, feathery leaves of silver-gray set off the large, yellow flowers, and evoke an image of the moon and its aureole.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Achillea 'Moonshine' plant

    How to Grow Achillea 'Moonshine'

    • 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

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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