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Egyptian yarrow | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Egyptian yarrow

Achillea aegyptiaca var. taygetea

Pollinator FriendlyDrought Resistant

Genus: Achillea
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial with aromatic, finely-divided, grey-green foliage. Erect stems bear flat heads, up to 10cm in diameter, of tiny, bright yellow flowers in summer; the colour fades to a paler yellow as the flowers age

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates poor, dry soil

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or divide in spring

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

Powdery mildews may occur

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensRock Garden

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years