Achillea ‘Moonshine’ (Moonshine Yarrow)
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Moonshine Yarrow
Characteristics
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Width: 0.5 – 1.5 ft
Hardiness: Very hardy
Natural Setting: A cultivar of Achillea millefolium
Plant Type: Perennial
Dormancy: Semi-evergreen
Form: Upright, Spreading
Growth Rate: Fast to moderate
Flower Season: Spring/summer
Soil: Nearly any type except very wet³
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Requirements: Occasional to moderate
Summer Dry: Can tolerate summer drought but looks better when given summer water
Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to -10° F
Overview
Vibrant yellow flowers that bloom all summer and attract pollinators. More evergreen than other yarrow varieties. Slowly spreading by rhizomes.
Care & Maintenance
Very easy to grow, after establishment period it does best on twice a month water in the summer but will tolerate zero water it just won’t look as good.
To encourage longer bloom periods, regularly deadhead spent flowers. Some gardeners prefer to leave the dried stems and flower heads to provide visual interest and habitat for wildlife. Alternatively, if you prefer tidiness, you can cut the plant back to the ground once all the flowers are spent.
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Lush spreading groundcover with violet blooms in summer to fall.