Overview
Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea' is a clump forming, matforming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Achillea genus, known for its clump-forming and mat-forming growth habits. This plant features green to silver foliage and produces flattened clusters of small, daisy-like flowers in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and is hardy to UK zone H7. Suitable for cottage, informal, gravel, and wildlife gardens, it prefers south, west, or east-facing aspects and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered conditions.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Achillea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Green, Grey, Silver
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea'?
Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea' need?
Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea' hardy in the UK?
Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Achillea 'Dwarf Taygetea'?
Division in spring.
More in the Achillea genus
- Achillea 'Pomegranate'
- Achillea 'Terracotta'Yarrow
- Achillea atrata
- Achillea cretica
- Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate'
- Achillea millefoliumcommon yarrow
- Achillea millefolium 'Angie' (Song Siren Series)
- Achillea millefolium 'Circus'yarrow 'Circus'