Achillea tomentosa
woolly yarrow
A mat forming perennial with linear, finely divided, woolly, grey-green leaves. Dense clusters of bright yellow flowers appear in early Summer to Autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Yellow | Grey Silver Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- SW Europe to C Italy
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division in Spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildew
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