Achillea ageratifolia

Also Known As

Greek Yarrow

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Achillea ageratifolia plant details

Achillea ageratifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring white 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 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 ageratifolia

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea ageratifolia

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

Few realize that Achillea is in the Aster family but it is Greek yarrow, A. ageratifolia, that gives it away. This unusual species has aromatic, linear, lightly toothed, silver-green, lavender-like foliage forming low, spreading mounds covered in pure white daisies with light yellow centres in mid to late spring. Evergreen in mild winter climates. Grow in full sun in lean, free-draining soils.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A dwarf gray tomentose white flowered species from the Balkans. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Garden photo gallery of Achillea ageratifolia

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Gardening facts about Achillea ageratifolia plant

How to Grow Achillea ageratifolia

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
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy