Moonshine Yarrow

Moonshine yarrow is a tough, dependable and beautiful perennial flower.

In mid summer, flat-topped clusters of lemon yellow flowers rise above the feathery, grey-green leaves. Besides being very easy to care for, it is a great plant to use in perennial borders because of its adaptibility to varied soil and water conditions.

It can tolerate low water conditions quite well.

Achillea Moonshine (5)

Moonshine Yarrow

Moonshine yarrow is a tough, dependable and beautiful perennial flower.

In mid summer, flat-topped clusters of lemon yellow flowers rise above the feathery, grey-green leaves. Besides being very easy to care for, it is a great plant to use in perennial borders because of its adaptibility to varied soil and water conditions.

It can tolerate low water conditions quite well.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Achillea 'Moonshine'

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Pronunciation

uh-KILL-ee-a

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Mature Height

24 to 30 in.

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Mature Spread

18 to 24 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

lemon yellow

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Bloom time

early summer to early autumn

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Caucasus

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 9,000 ft.

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