Achillea pyrenaica

Also Known As

Achillea ptarmica subsp. pyrenaica
Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-10a

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Achillea pyrenaica plant details

Achillea pyrenaica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In 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 pyrenaica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant foliage, naturalizing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea pyrenaica

USDA Zones: 4a - 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 white flowered species native to the pyrenees and quite similar to achillea ptarmica but perhaps a bit larger flowered, it is easy and long blooming. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Achillea pyrenaica plant

How to Grow Achillea pyrenaica

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
Foliage Season
- deciduous