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Achillea nobilis

Also Known As

Noble Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 10"-15"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Achillea nobilis plant details

Achillea nobilis is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and 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 alkaline, 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 nobilis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: award-winning, border plant, compact, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea nobilis

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, pollution, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In clear creamy lemon hues, the large flattened umbels are lifted on short and sturdy leafy stems above a lacelike delicacy of green foliage. Later to bloom and not as tall as most of our other Achillea offerings, this softly colored AGM winner is an exemplary choice for smaller gardens, given border frontage and Aster ‘Lutetia’ as a companion. Blooms September–early November. Size: 12" high x 15" wide; hardy to zone 4.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A white flowered species notable for it's thick leafy stems and robust (as in strong not rampant) growth. The leaves also appear to be more finely divided than on other Achilleas.

By: Zephs

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How to Grow Achillea nobilis

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

Features

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