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Achillea, Yarrow, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Staunchweed 'Jungfrau'

Achillea

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Achillea (ak-ih-LEE-a)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Medium 2 ' - Plant 14" apart. Zone 3-9 A German hybrid that flowers from summer to early fall. Irresistible to butterflies. Excellent fre...Read More

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2006 | negative

I find this plant very invasive. It's still trying to take over a bed two years after I thought I'd dug it all out.

DreamOfSpring

Charleston, SC (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

Mine is a light, creamy yellow. The unopened buds are brighter yellow.

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