Overview
Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon' 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 flower borders and beds.
About
Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon' are clump-forming cultivars of the Achillea genus, which belongs to the Asteraceae family. These deciduous plants thrive in full sun and are suitable for south-, east-, or west-facing aspects, even in exposed locations. They prefer well-drained soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, they are well suited to cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders or beds. Propagation is best achieved by division in spring.
About the genus
Achillea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The plants typically have frilly leaves and are known colloquially as yarrows, although this common name usually refers to A. millefolium.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Achillea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon'?
Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon' need?
Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon' hardy in the UK?
Achillea 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon' 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 'Lye End Ivory' and 'Lye End Lemon'?
Division in spring.
More in the Achillea genus
- Achillea 'Pomegranate'
- Achillea 'Terracotta'Yarrow
- Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate'
- Achillea vermicularis
- Achillea 'Apricot Delight'
- Achillea 'Fleur van Zonneveld'
- Achillea 'Inca Gold'Yarrow
- Achillea Filipendulina ex Kyrgyzstan