About
Achillea maritima is a perennial subshrub that retains its foliage year-round, growing to a height of approximately 10–50 cm. It features small, oblong leaves covered in a silvery, woolly texture. From June through September, this plant produces aromatic yellow flower heads measuring 8–10 mm in diameter. The leaves release a robust herbal fragrance, especially when crushed.
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
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Europe, N. Africa
- Fragrance
- Flower, Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Prefers full sun and is well-suited to exposed coastal positions, tolerating salt spray and wind
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free