Achillea 'Moondust'

New variety of Yarrow that has been bred for a compact habit and long flowering period. The flowers are a pale lemon-yellow. Height 30cm so perfect for containers or to edge borders. Drought tolerant once established. Loved by Butterflies & Bees.

Genus: Achillea
Variety: Moonshine
Plant type: herb
Life cycle: perennial evergreen
Hardiness: Fully hardy: the plant can tolerate temperatures down to about -15C or 5F.
Leaf colour when growing: silver-grey green
Leaf shape: linear lance
Leaf arrangement: pinnate
Water needs: Dry
Natural habitat: Lives from 3 to 10 years
Awards: RHS Garden Merit
Min height (m): 0.4
Max height (m): 0.6
Min spread (m): 0.35
Max spread (m): 0.5
Flower type: Corymb
Flower shape: Disc-shaped
Flower colour: light yellow
Size of inflorescence: Quite large (10 to 20 cm)
Spring colour: grey green
Summer colour: grey green light yellow
Autumn colour: grey green light yellow
Min growing temp (C): 8
Max growing temp (C): 30
Min optimum temp (C): 14
Growth habit: clump
Climatic zone: 7
Blooming time start: Mid spring
Blooming time end: Early autumn