Achillea 'Anthea'
ANTHEA YARROW
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Pruning: Remove spent flower stems as they form to encourage a second flowering. Cut back to ground level in winter.

Watering: Avoid watering foliage.

 
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Achillea 'Anthea'
ANTHEA YARROW
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: semi-herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn

Leaves: aromatic; silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: mass planting, cut flowers, border, fire retardant

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting, deer resistant, rabbit resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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