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Achillea ageratifolia


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Achillea ageratifolia is an unusual yarrow forming aromatic, silver-green, mounds covered in pure white daisies with light yellow centres.


Description:
Few realize that Achillea is in the Aster family but it is Greek yarrow, A. ageratifolia, that gives it away. This unusual species has aromatic, linear, lightly toothed, silver-green, lavender-like foliage forming low, spreading mounds covered in pure white daisies with light yellow centres in mid to late spring. Evergreen in mild winter climates. Grow in full sun in lean, free-draining soils.


Common Name: Greek Yarrow

Family: Asteraceae (The Aster/Daisy Family)

Zone Hardiness: 3-8

Light: Full Sun

Height: 4-8"

Width: 8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow

Class: Deciduous

Type: Perennial

Bloom Time: Spring - Summer

Soil Moisture: Average, Dry

Stem Colour:

Fragrance: Yes

Berries:

Benefits: Butterflies, Bees

Deer Resistant: Yes

BC Native:

Native Habitat: Native to rocky, mountainous areas in Greece and the Central Balkans.

Award: AGM

Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Southwest Asia and Asia Minor

Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia

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