Achillea Anthea™

Scientific Name: Achillea 'Anblo'

Also Known As

Achillea 'Anthea'
Anblo Yarrow
Anthea™ Perennial Yarrow
Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-10a

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Achillea Anthea™ plant details

Achillea Anthea™ is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring 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, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea Anthea™

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, compact, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea Anthea™

USDA Zones: 3a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new introduction from Bressingham Gardens has gleaming light yellow flowers on erect 2-3' stems from clumps of silver foliage; more vigorous with less ?melt? than its sibling ?Moonshine?, says Alan Bloom. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Similar to it’s ‘Moonshine’ parent with more upright stems and paler yellow flowers. Deeply dissected, aromatic, silvery foliage, clumping; stems 1-2’ tall on plants that are 18”-24” wide. Full sun, sandy, well drained soils are best; no fertilizer req.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Upright clumps of silvery gray foliage produce pastel yellow flowers on sturdy 2-3' stems late spring to fall. A Blooms of Bressingham selection.

By: Native Sons

Garden photo gallery of Achillea Anthea™

Photo of Achillea Anthea™ flower by Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Achillea Anthea™ plant

How to Grow Achillea Anthea™

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
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant

Features

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