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Achillea clypeolata
Species; herbaceous perennial
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Species; herbaceous perennial
- Height × spread: 12 to 20 in (30 to 50 cm) × 12 to 20 in (30 to 50 cm)
- Bloom window: June to August
- Color & flower form: Yellow, flat‑topped heads on compact plants
- Fragrance: 1 trace
- USDA hardiness: unknown / varies by climate
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown, unknown, Balkan Peninsula
- Pet safety: unknown
How it differs
- Shorter than most border yarrows
- Silvery foliage highlights the yellow bloom
- Often flowers earlier than tall golden hybrids
- Clump‑forming habit is easier to manage
Strengths
- Tolerates dry, lean soils
- Compact growth for edges and small borders
- Deer resistant
- Good heat and sun tolerance with drainage
Care in one minute
Site: full sun and open exposure.
Soil: well‑drained, sandy or gravelly; neutral to alkaline.
Water: light to moderate; avoid chronic wet.
Feeding: little to none.
Grooming: shear lightly after bloom to keep compact; divide to renew.
Winter: ensure drainage; avoid mulch against crowns.
Watch‑outs
- Needs sharp drainage in winter
- May be short‑lived in hot, humid climates
- Hardiness varies by seed origin and site
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
Native to the Balkan Peninsula; parent of notable hybrids used in borders.
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