About
Achillea ageratifolia is a low-growing perennial that forms a dense mound reaching up to 20 cm in height. It features slender, grey-fuzzy leaves and produces individual flower heads measuring approximately 2.5 cm across, adorned with white ray florets.
About the genus
Achillea consists of perennial plants that can grow in a mat-forming or upright habit. These mostly herbaceous species feature leaves that may be aromatic, either pinnately divided or simple with serrated edges. The plants produce flattened clusters of small, daisy-like flower heads.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Greece
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Tolerant of a range of soils (including poor, dry soil) and conditions but best grown in well-drained soil in an open site in full sun
- Pruning
- Cut down flowered stems when finished
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in situ or divide in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free but aphids may be a problem
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews