Achillea Species, Dwarf Yarrow, Woolly Yarrow

Achillealeptophylla

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Achillea (ak-ih-LEE-a)
Species
leptophylla (lep-toh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Achillea spithamea
Achillea taurica
Achillea tomentosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fremont, California

Hanford, California

Huntington Beach, California

New Milford, Connecticut

Boise, Idaho

Louisville, Kentucky

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Pinconning, Michigan

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Jacksonville, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | July 2014 | positive

If, like me, you are a lover of mounds and mats or you just don't have room for larger Yarrows, this is the plant for you. Very tidy and compact.

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Jenks, OK | July 2008 | positive

some breeds of this plant are also found on the prairie and can be used for a variety of ailments: Respiratory problems, helps stop blood...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | September 2004 | positive

I am a fan of all Achilleas but this one would have to be one of my favorites as it is so low all the time. It also produces an abundance...Read More

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| January 2004 | positive

Excellent in bloom, seed yields are not too high here. As a seed production subject it does not give seed enough to get rich.

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