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Herbaceous Perennial

Achillea tomentosa
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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

Other common names
golden-flowered yarrow
Synonyms
Achillea aurea misapplied
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Loam
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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