Plants > Perennials

yarrow [Anthea]

Achillea Anthea ('Anblo')

Genus: Achillea
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A spreading perennial to about 60cm, with grey-green, fern-like foliage. Upright, branching stems are topped with domed flowerheads of small, pale yellow flowers fading to cream, from early to late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in an open, sunny position in well-drained soil

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years