Yarrow, Moonshine Yarrow

Moonshine Yarrow is a popular perennial plant that is known for its feathery silvery green foliage and bright, sunny yellow flowers in summer. An excellent cut flower that retains color when dried.  Heat and drought tolerant.  Prefers full sun and well-drained soils.  

Type:	Perennial
Origins:	Eurasia
Height:	1' - 2'
Spread:	0.5' - 1'
Spacing:	1'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	3 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun
Bloom Color:	Yellow
Season of Interest:	Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Stems tend to flop if grown in rich, moist soils.  Taller stems may need staking if grown in light shade.  Can cut back in spring before bloom to reduce height, or after to encourage additional bloom.  Stem rot, rust, and powdery mildew can be an occasional issue.  

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, Cutting Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Dwarf Fountain Grass

IMAGES: Photo by Andrey Zharkikh, Moonshine Yarrow, (2) Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, Achillea 'Moonshine' (20128718264), CC BY-SA 2.0, (3) Shuvaev, Achillea clypeolata 'Moonshine', Morris Arboretum 01, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.