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Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea 'Moonshine'

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Achillea 'Moonshine' is a vibrant perennial featuring silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow flower clusters. This drought-tolerant yarrow stands about 2 feet tall and spreads up to 2 feet wide, thriving in full sun exposure. Ideal for USDA Zones 3-8, it boasts a long blooming season from early to late summer. 'Moonshine' is excellent for borders, rock gardens, and as a cut flower, offering a low-maintenance option for water-wise landscapes.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 3–11Climate Mediterranean
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Achillea 'Moonshine' is a vibrant perennial featuring silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow flower clusters
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Achillea 'Moonshine' is a vibrant perennial featuring silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow flower clustersMoonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — This drought-tolerant yarrow stands about 2 feet tall and spreads up to 2 feet wideMoonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — thriving in full sun exposureMoonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Ideal for USDA Zones 3-8, it boasts a long blooming season from early to late summerMoonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — offering a low-maintenance option for water-wise landscapesMoonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — perennial with yellow blooms+37

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
3–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — 'Moonshine' is excellent for borders
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Achillea 'Moonshine' is a vibrant perennial featuring silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow flower clusters
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — This drought-tolerant yarrow stands about 2 feet tall and spreads up to 2 feet wide
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — thriving in full sun exposure
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Ideal for USDA Zones 3-8, it boasts a long blooming season from early to late summer
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — offering a low-maintenance option for water-wise landscapes
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — perennial with yellow blooms
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — yellow flowers in the garden
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Note that its foliage can be mildly aromatic, adding another sensory experience to your landscape design
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — vigorous growth for the coming season
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Occasional trimming back in spring or fall will help maintain its compact form and promote healthy
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Achillea 'Moonshine' requires minimal maintenance
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — it is an excellent candidate for water-wise landscapes.<br><br>Hardy across USDA Zones 3 to 9
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — With its negligible water requirements once established
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — It is tolerant of a range of soil types, from clay to sandy soils, provided the drainage is adequate
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — These eye-catching blooms not only add a pop of color
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — This drought-tolerant yarrow stands about 2 feet tall and spreads up to 2 feet wide; these eye-catching, image 44
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Achillea 'Moonshine' is a vibrant perennial featuring silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow flower, image 43
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — yellow flowers in the garden; ideal for USDA Zones 3-8, it boasts a long blooming season from early to late summer
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — with potential for re-blooming in the fall if spent flowers are promptly deadheaded
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — bright yellow inflorescences sit atop sturdy stems and bloom profusely from early summer until late summer
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — Moonshine Yarrow provides a stunning contrast against its vibrant yellow flower clusters
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — commonly referred to as Moonshine Yarrow
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — perennial for full; note that its foliage can be mildly aromatic, adding another sensory experience to your landscape

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