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Achillea tomentosa 'King George'

Also Known As

  • Dwarf Yarrow
  • Woolly Yarrow

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Achillea tomentosa 'King George' plant details

Achillea tomentosa 'King George' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea tomentosa 'King George'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea tomentosa 'King George'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A flat, dense, creeping perennial with short stalks of light yellow flowers borne in summer. Plant in rock gardens, placed in full sun. Europe and Asia.

Gardening facts about Achillea tomentosa 'King George' plant

How to Grow Achillea tomentosa 'King George'

  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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