Achillea, Yarrow, Greek Yarrow 'Anthea'

This plant is very much like 'Moonshine', but the flower color is a pale yellow as opposed to a brighter yellow and it's a bit hard to fi...Read Morend. It's about the same size, growth habit, and everything else. I like 'Moonshine' if I need something bright to stand out, and I prefer this one if I want a softer color.

Med. 30" - Plant 16" apart. zone 4-8. Pale yellow fading to a creamy yellow and new 3" clusters constantly coming on. Long blooming, and ...Read Morewhen the flowers fade, the plants can be cut back by half encouraging another period of bloom. Silver foliage stays attractive in all weather. Named for the daughter of Allan Bloom.

It has a nice grey ferny foliage and nice soft yellow blooms. This plant grows into a nice clump. It is much more desirable than Achillea...Read More millifolium which can become so invasive.

I have found Yarrow drought tolerant and cold tolerant as well. I live in Northern Maine, and my Yarrow gets better each year. The snow...Read More cover (from late November to Mid-April) does a great job insulating my plants. I dry the flowers to use on wreaths. At this time I have several colors, from a deep yellow to medium pink to white and pale pinks. I understand there is a red Yarrow, but I have not been fortunate enough to find it.