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Herbaceous Perennial

Achillea aegyptiaca var. taygetea
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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

Synonyms
Achillea taygetea
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H7
Botanical 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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