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Herbaceous Perennial

Achillea Moon Dust ('Novaachdus')
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yarrow [Moon Dust]

Herbaceous perennial 30-35cm high, with a compact habit, evergreen pinnatifid leaves about 16cm long and 3cm wide, densely covered in hairs so that they appear silvery green, and clusters of pale lemon-yellow flowerheads about 10cm across, from early to late summer

Synonyms
Achillea 'Novaachdus'
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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
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny, open position

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Coastal
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be affected by powdery mildews

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