Achillea 'Raw Silk'

Also Known As

Raw Silk Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-10a

More Options

Achillea 'Raw Silk' plant details

Achillea 'Raw Silk' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream 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 'Raw Silk'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fern-like leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea 'Raw Silk'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10a
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

A clump forming evergreen perennial with finely dissected fern-like foliage and flat heads of ivory coloured flowers throughout the warmer months. A splendid perennial for a sunny bed. Quickly forms handsome clumps although best planted on mass. Feed well. Remove spent flower stems to promote flowering, possibly with a whipper snipper or mower. Not particularly vigorous, which could be considered a virtue, but the colour is rather intriguing, the colour of raw silk.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Achillea 'Raw Silk' plant

How to Grow Achillea 'Raw Silk'

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