Achillea aegyptiaca var. taygetea
Egyptian yarrow
A clump-forming perennial with aromatic, finely-divided, grey-green foliage. Erect stems bear flat heads, up to 10cm in diameter, of tiny, bright yellow flowers in summer; the colour fades to a paler yellow as the flowers age
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Greece: Mt Taygetos
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates poor, dry soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or divide in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Powdery mildews may occur
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