Achillea 'Moonshine'
Yarrow
USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9
Silvery, fern-like foliage with bright yellow flowers. Very uniform habit. Generally 'Moonshine' is not quite as aggressive as many millefolium varieties. Great as a cut flower.
Height
18-24 Inches
Spread
24-30 Inches
Color
Yellow/Gold/Bronze
Interesting Notes
Top rated in the Chicago Botanic Garden's trials
Bloom Time
June-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Prefers loose, gravel-like soil. Trim stems in autumn for tidy appearance or leave for winter interest.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro), Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Fall Blooming Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha), Hollyhock (Alcea ), False Indigo (Baptisia ), Ornamental Onion (Allium ), Pink Chives (Allium schoenpraesum), Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Tall Stonecrop (Sedum ), Bee Balm (Monarda Sugar Buzz® ), Lupine (Lupinus Westcountry™ ), Beardtounge (Penstemon barbatus Rock Candy®), Tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Crafts |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Fragrant |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
