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Achillea ageratum (Sweet Nancy)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea ageratum
Other names
Sweet Nancy, English mace, Flossflower, Sweet maudlin, Sweet milfoil, Sweet yarrow
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Species
A. ageratum - A. ageratum is a spreading, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with linear, pinnatifid, toothed, grey-green leaves with loose clusters of yellow to pale yellow flower heads from midsummer to early autumn.
Achillea ageratum is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Spreading
Flower
Yellow, Pale-yellow in Summer; Pale-yellow, Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back untidy foliage in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea ageratum (Sweet Nancy) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, well-drained soil. Will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy, wet winter clay. Reacts well to being divided every year.
Soil type
Chalky, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Achillea ageratum
Other names
Sweet Nancy, English mace, Flossflower, Sweet maudlin, Sweet milfoil, Sweet yarrow
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Species
A. ageratum - A. ageratum is a spreading, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with linear, pinnatifid, toothed, grey-green leaves with loose clusters of yellow to pale yellow flower heads from midsummer to early autumn.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Pale-yellow in Summer; Pale-yellow, Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back untidy foliage in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea ageratum (Sweet Nancy) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, well-drained soil. Will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy, wet winter clay. Reacts well to being divided every year.
Soil type
Chalky, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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