Achillea tomentosa
WOOLLY YARROW
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

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Achillea tomentosa
WOOLLY YARROW
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: semi-herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: mildly fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn

Leaves: aromatic; woolly; silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: informal edging, groundcovers, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting






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