 Achillea 'Anthea' (PP# 8,828) $5.95
- common name: yarrow
- flowering season: throughout summer
- height: 24 inches
- Light requirements: sun
- Soil requirements: average soil that is well drained
- Water requirments: needs less water than average although it enjoys regular watering throughout summer
- Growth habit: slowly expanding clump
- How to propagate: dividing in spring or early fall
- Leaf type: ferny grayish leaves
- Ways to use it such as in a pot or otherwise: one of the “stalwarts” of a sunny flower bed -- undemanding and easy to grow
- Special characteristics: it blooms for a very long time in the garden
- Other points of interests: an exceptionally good cut-flower either fresh for a summer bouquet or dried for a winter bouquet -- the best way to dry the flowers is to gather and cut a handful of flower stems, wrap a rubberband around them at the base and then hang them upside down indoors out of direct sunlight
This yarrow has ferny, serrated, silver leaves, sulphur-yellow flowers and an upright habit. The flower stems reach a height of twenty-four inches and are great for cutting. The flowers are long lasting and useful in fresh or dry arrangements. 'Anthea' needs full sun and good drainage. She is especially valuable because she has demonstrated a stronger tolerance of rainy, humid conditions than other yarrows, while retaining her ability to withstand drought. Flowering begins in early summer and persists for many weeks. USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8. |
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