Yarrow 'Moonshine'
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Achillea is a genus of about 85 herbaceous perennial plants native to the Northern Hemisphere. There are several hybrids available.
In Greek mythology, Achilles, the hero of the Trojan Wars, used Achillea as a medicinal plant to stop bleeding and heal wounds.
A hybrid yarrow of fern-like, aromatic, silvery to gray-green foliage with deeply dissected, clump-forming, compact leaves, moonshine (A. clypeolata x A. 'Taygetea') appears as an upright, compact hybrid yarrow. During the summer, the bright lemon-yellow flowers appear in dense, flattened, compound corymbs (to 2-3" across) on stiff, erect stems between 2' in height. This plant is similar to a 'Coronation Gold,' except it is much smaller, and its flowers are lighter.
The best soil for growing this plant is lean, dry to medium moisture, well-drained, and in full sun. It does well in average garden soils and tolerates poor soils if drainage is good. You should avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile soils. Plants are best suited in locations protected from strong winds. Deadhead spent flower heads to lateral buds to promote additional bloom. Cut plants back to basal leaves after flowering to tidy the planting and to encourage new foliage growth and possible other fall bloom. Divide clumps as needed (every 3-4 years) to reinvigorate plantings.
Height: 2’-3'
Spread 1’-1.5’
Bloom: June-September
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Cultivar
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
