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Achillea 'Sunbeam'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Achillea 'Sunbeam' plant details

Achillea 'Sunbeam' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer mustard and 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 'Sunbeam'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: mustard and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea 'Sunbeam'

USDA Zones: 6a - 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

Perennial with finely dissected foliage and clear bright yellow flower heads. Forms a clump to about 3' tall by 2' wide. This yarrow hybrid likes hot, dry, well drained sites, and is drought tolerant once established. Flowers are often present from Spring-Fall. Achillea Sunbeam is available this week in #1 containers

Gardening facts about Achillea 'Sunbeam' plant

How to Grow Achillea 'Sunbeam'

  • 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
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • mustard
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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