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Achillea 'Anthea' (Yarrow 'Anthea' )
2 hours care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea 'Anthea'
Other names
Yarrow 'Anthea'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Anthea' _ 'Anthea' is a hardy herbaceous perennial with silver foliage. Large long-flowering pale yellow flowers fade in late summer to a creamy yellow.
Achillea 'Anthea' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Flower
Pale-yellow, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea 'Anthea' (Yarrow 'Anthea' ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Architectural
Cultivation
Grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, 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 'Anthea'
Other names
Yarrow 'Anthea'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Anthea' _ 'Anthea' is a hardy herbaceous perennial with silver foliage. Large long-flowering pale yellow flowers fade in late summer to a creamy yellow.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Compact, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea 'Anthea' (Yarrow 'Anthea' ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Architectural
Cultivation
Grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, 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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Achillea "Anthea" the perfect pale yellow for summer, and Verbascum "Megan's Mauve"
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| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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