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Achillea Species, Greek Yarrow

Achilleaageratifolia

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Achillea (ak-ih-LEE-a)

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Species

ageratifolia (ad-jur-rat-ih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Anthemis ageratifolia

Ptarmica ageratifolia

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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saya

(Zone 8b) | February 2008 | neutral

This small alpine yarrow has received AGM in 1993.

pokerboy

(Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

This is another very low flowering achillea. pokerboy.

patternmaker

Oklahoma City, OK | June 2004 | positive

Great plant for the rock garden. Thrives in full sun in Oklahoma!

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