Product Description
Achillea 'Moonshine' (4) 1-gallons
Common name: Yarrow.
Zones 3 to 8.
Full sun.
Plants reach 18 to 24 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, upright, compact clump-forming,
Growth rate: Rapid, Easy to grow.
Tiny, long-lasting canary yellow flower clusters and bright silver foliage that light up the garden makes 'Moonshine' one of the most popular garden plants today. Similar to A. 'Coronation Gold', except for its much smaller size and lighter yellow flowers.
This form of Achillea is clump forming and is not invasive like the species. Flowers bloom over a long period beginning in early summer. Subsequent blooms will be enhanced if plants are cut back after the first round of flowering.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit 1993
Achillea 'Moonshine' is a beloved yarrow variety that brightens gardens with its cheerful yellow flowers and silvery foliage. Here is a closer look at what makes it a favorite among gardeners:
Appearance:
- Lemon-Yellow Flowers: 'Moonshine' produces abundant clusters of bright, lemon-yellow flowers. These cheerful blooms are held in flat-topped clusters (umbels) that create a beautiful, airy effect.
- Silvery Foliage: The plant features finely-divided, feathery foliage that is a soft, silvery-gray color. This foliage provides a lovely contrast to the yellow flowers and adds a touch of elegance to the garden.
- Compact Habit: 'Moonshine' typically grows to about 18-24 inches tall and wide, forming a neat and compact clump. This makes it suitable for various garden settings, including smaller spaces.
Growing Conditions:
- Full Sun: 'Moonshine' thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering.
- Well-Drained Soil: It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy or rocky soils.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant, making it a good choice for water-wise gardens.
Care and Maintenance:
- Low Maintenance: 'Moonshine' is a relatively low-maintenance plant.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first year to help it establish its roots. After that, it can tolerate dry periods.
- Deadheading: Removing spent flower heads can encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding.
- Dividing: You can divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.
Uses in the Garden:
- Borders and Edging: Its upright habit and vibrant blooms make it perfect for adding vertical interest to borders or edging pathways.
- Meadow Gardens: It is a fantastic addition to meadow gardens, where it can naturalize and create a beautiful drift of color.
- Cottage Gardens: Its charming flowers and informal growth habit make it a natural fit for cottage gardens.
- Rock Gardens: It is also well-suited for rock gardens, where it can tolerate dry conditions and add a pop of color.
- Cut Flowers: The flowers are long-lasting and make excellent cut flowers for fresh or dried arrangements.
Benefits:
- Attracts Pollinators: The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Deer and rabbits tend to avoid yarrow, so it is a good choice for gardens where these animals are a problem.
- Drought Tolerant: Its ability to withstand dry conditions makes it a valuable plant for water-wise gardens.
- Long Blooming Period: 'Moonshine' provides a long-lasting show of color in the garden, blooming from late spring to late summer.
If you are looking for a beautiful, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly plant to add to your garden, Achillea 'Moonshine' is an excellent choice! Its cheerful yellow flowers, silvery foliage, and adaptability make it a standout in any landscape.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
