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Achillea biebersteinii (Yellow milfoil)
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2 hours care
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea biebersteinii
Other names
Achillea arabica, Achillea micrantha, Achillea diversifolia, Yellow milfoil
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Species
A. biebersteinii - A. biebersteinii is an erect perennial with oblong to lance-shaped, pinnatem, grey-green leaves divided into numerous linear leaflets and dense corymbs of bright yellow flowers in spring.
Achillea biebersteinii is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Cut back untidy foliage in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea biebersteinii (Yellow milfoil) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Gravel, Garden edging, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, well-drained soil in an open, sunny site. Will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay. May be semi-evergreen or evergreen in areas with mild winters.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Achillea biebersteinii
Other names
Achillea arabica, Achillea micrantha, Achillea diversifolia, Yellow milfoil
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Species
A. biebersteinii - A. biebersteinii is an erect perennial with oblong to lance-shaped, pinnatem, grey-green leaves divided into numerous linear leaflets and dense corymbs of bright yellow flowers in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Cut back untidy foliage in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea biebersteinii (Yellow milfoil) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Gravel, Garden edging, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, well-drained soil in an open, sunny site. Will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay. May be semi-evergreen or evergreen in areas with mild winters.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
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
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