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Achillea ageratifolia

Achillea ageratifolia
Balkan yarrow, Greek yarrow

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A charming achillea for rockeries and borders forms a very low, evergreen cushion that is highly decorative. Its finely dentate foliage, with a velvety silver-grey colour, is adorned with pure white umbels in late spring. A hardy perennial that tolerates summer drought, it requires sun and well-drained, even rocky or limestone soils.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

The Achillea ageratifolia, also known as Ageratum-leaved yarrow, is a small yarrow plant that resembles Achillea umbellata. This small perennial plant forms dense, silvery cushions that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the touch. Its aromatic and slightly fuzzy foliage remains evergreen throughout the winter. Its white flowers with pale yellow centres create a very bright combination with the cushion of leaves in late spring. This excellent rock garden perennial requires little maintenance. It can be grown in full sun, in any well-drained soil, alone or in combination with other ground cover plants.

 

The Achillea ageratifolia, from the Asteraceae family, is native to the Balkans. The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded this perennial for its ornamental qualities and performance in the garden. The plant forms a cushion 15 cm (6in) tall when flowering 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4in) for the foliage, depending on the growing conditions. It spreads slowly on the ground for up to 30 cm through short stolons. Its foliage remains evergreen throughout winter in mild climates. Linear in shape, it is finely toothed and covered with a fine greyish-silver fuzz that becomes lighter in July-August, giving it a velvety appearance that is pleasant to the touch. When crushed, it releases a pleasant fragrance on the skin. Flowering occurs from May-June to July-August, depending on the climate. The flower heads are pure white with a creamy yellow centre.

 

All yarrows thrive in the sun and are extremely hardy. The Achillea ageratifolia, requiring very little maintenance, is a small ground cover that can be used in a rock garden, of course, along the edge of a flower bed if the soil is well-drained. It is an excellent solution for dry slopes as it is water-efficient and non-invasive. It also helps to prevent the spread of unwanted plants, giving the garden a pristine, silver appearance. It can be paired with other low-growing or cushion-forming plants such as Geranium sanguineumErigeron karvinskianusNepeta x faassenii, etc. Many combinations are possible, including dwarf TeucriumAphyllantes monspeliensisArtemisia lanataCentaurea bellaThymus (hirsutus, ciliatus, lanigerus), or other yarrows (millefolium, coarctata, nobilis).

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Achillea ageratifolia (Flowering) Flowering
Achillea ageratifolia (Foliage) Foliage
Achillea ageratifolia (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 2 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour grey or silver
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal
Suckering/invasive plant

Botanical data

Genus

Achillea

Species

ageratifolia

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Balkan yarrow, Greek yarrow

Origin

Caucasus

Product reference858511

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Planting and care

Achillea ageratifolia grows easily in full sun and well-prepared, well-drained soil. It can adapt to all types of soils, including sandy, rocky, limestone, and well-drained clay soils, even in dry conditions during summer. However, it can't handle winter moisture if the soil is heavy, which may affect its hardiness (about -15°C (5°F) for a brief period). It's recommended to weed the plants carefully during the first two years so that they can grow better.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Any well-drained soil, even stony or rocky.

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the faded flowers if necessary after flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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