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Achillea umbellata (Umbellata yarrow)
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea umbellata
Other names
Umbellata yarrow, Ptarmica umbellata, Achillea argentea hort.
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Species
A. umbellata - A. umbellata is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate, pinnate, hairy, silvery grey-green leaves and umbels of white flower heads in summer.
Achillea umbellata is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
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 umbellata (Umbellata yarrow) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m 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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but 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 umbellata
Other names
Umbellata yarrow, Ptarmica umbellata, Achillea argentea hort.
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Species
A. umbellata - A. umbellata is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate, pinnate, hairy, silvery grey-green leaves and umbels of white flower heads in summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
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 umbellata (Umbellata yarrow) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m 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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but 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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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