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Achillea Moonshine
Achillea millefolium Moonshine
Achillea Moonshine is a full sun loving plant with large clusters of canary yellow flowers on narrow stems held well above ferny, grey-green foliage. Makes a great cut flower, fresh or dried.
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Achillea Moonshine, a golden strain of the popular Common Yarrow plant produces bright yellow flowers that brighten up any sun-loving garden all summer long! Yarrow Moonshine has gray green foliage and produces 3-foot tall stems topped with broad, bright lemon-yellow flat-topped flower heads.
Ideal conditions for the Apricot Delight Achillea include full sun and well-drained soils. This herbaceous perennial plant is well known for its disease-resistant, hardy, drought tolerant foliage, especially in hot, humid summers and deer resistance. A great addition to perennial borders, rock gardens, and mixed containers.
Moonshine Yarrow makes a beautiful cut flower and is an excellent deer-proof perennial that attracts butterflies. Alan Bloom introduced it in 1950, so saying it has withstood the test of time is an understatement. An ideal choice for a sunny, hot, dry site.
This deer-resistant flower stands out like a beacon in pollinator gardens. It's not uncommon to see hundreds of pollinators using the large flat flowers as feeding stations throughout the summer months.
| Hardiness Zone: | 3-9 |
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| Mature Height: | 2.5 to 3 feet |
| Mature Width: | 1 to 1.5 feet |
| Classification: | Flowering Perennial |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Habit: | Upright, clump forming |
| Flower Color: | Bright lemon yellow |
| Flowering Season: | June through September |
| Foliage: | Gray-Green filigreed foliage |
| Soil Condition: | Prefers dry, average to sandy soil |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
| Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting. Attracts pollinators |
