Achillea millefolium 'Calistoga'

Also Known As

Calistoga Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Achillea millefolium 'Calistoga' plant details

Achillea millefolium 'Calistoga' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer white 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea millefolium 'Calistoga'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium 'Calistoga'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely pastel-peach flowers (larger than most A. millefolium) on 2-3' stalks over ferny foliage make this tough drought-tolerant perennial a treat for humans, as well as butterflies. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

A well-behaved selection, it features luminous white flowers against ash-gray foliage. Great in a rock garden mixed with Dudleya. Native selection from Mt. St. Helena. California.

By: Native Sons

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Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium 'Calistoga' plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium 'Calistoga'

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

Features

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