Flat heads of soft sulphur-yellow flowers float above ferny silver foliage all summer. An award-winning, drought-hardy yarrow that bees and butterflies flock to and that dries well.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Moonshine Yarrow
Achillea 'Moonshine' is a fast-growing perennial in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with silver-grey, aromatic and deciduous foliage. Yellow flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Moonshine Yarrow
Moonshine Yarrow suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Moonshine Yarrow does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Moonshine Yarrow is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Moonshine Yarrow after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Moonshine Yarrow in the garden
Moonshine Yarrow earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, cut flowers for the vase and holding soil on banks and slopes.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Moonshine Yarrow with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Moonshine Yarrow
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