Achillea nobilis subsp. neilreichii
noble yarrow
A running herbaceous perennial 30-50cm high with erect stems, usually unbranched, feathery, dissected silvery grey leaves, and pale creamy yellow flowerheads, fading to creamy white, 10cm across, in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Yellow White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Genus
Achillea can be mat-forming or upright perennials, mostly herbaceous, with sometimes aromatic, pinnately divided or simple and toothed leaves and flattened clusters of small, daisy-like flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Austria, Balkans & Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade in an open position
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in its final position, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, but deadheading will prolong the flowering season
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be affected by powdery mildews
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