Overview
Achillea tomentosa is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Achillea tomentosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. It is drought resistant and low maintenance.
About
Achillea tomentosa, commonly known as woolly yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is sometimes kept as a garden plant, and occasionally naturalizes outside its original range of dry lowland habitats of southern Europe and (possibly) western Asia. It is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. In the wild it grows across France, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Spain, Switzerland and other regions. It grows to around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects.
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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
- Sand, Loam, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
Plant details
Achillea tomentosa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achillea tomentosa?
Achillea tomentosa prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Achillea tomentosa need?
Achillea tomentosa is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sand, loam and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Achillea tomentosa grow?
Achillea tomentosa reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
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