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Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Achillea (ak-ih-LEE-a) Cultivar: Moonshine Hybridized by Bloom Synonym:Achillea taygetea
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Height 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Sun Exposure Full SunDanger N/ASeed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seedFruit Shape UnknownFruit Size UnknownFruit Colors UnknownGrowing Habit UnknownDays to Maturity UnknownSeed Type UnknownUsage UnknownDisease Resistance UnknownLeaf Type UnknownFoliage Color BronzeBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingFlowers are good for drying and preserving This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneCan be grown as an annual 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) Bloom Color UnknownBloom Time Unknown Late Summer/Early FallMid Fall Foliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Other details May be a noxious weed or invasivePropagation Methods By dividing the rootballSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPlant Size (check one) UnknownGrowth Rate UnknownLeaf Shape UnknownLeaf Appearance UnknownDegree to which the appearance is present UnknownLeaf Texture (top) UnknownLeaf Texture (bottom) UnknownLeaf Color UnknownColor of Leaf Margin UnknownLeaf Substance UnknownNumber of Vein Pairs UnknownAppearance of Margin Unknown |
Margin Width UnknownFlower Shape UnknownFlower Fragrance UnknownDoes it set seed? UnknownFlower Size UnknownFlower Type UnknownBlooming Habit UnknownFoliage Habit UnknownPloidy UnknownColor Patterns UnknownAwards (if applicable) UnknownCategory Alpines and Rock GardensPerennials Growth Habit UnknownClass UnknownBloom Shape UnknownHabit UnknownOther Details UnknownPruning Instructions UnknownKernel Color UnknownDivision UnknownFlower Habit UnknownBloom Size UnknownColor Pattern UnknownGroup UnknownPruning Groups UnknownBloom Diameter UnknownHeat (Pungency) UnknownFruit Color UnknownSection UnknownPruning UnknownSize/Type UnknownFlower Characteristics UnknownLeaf Shape/Type UnknownLeaf Texture UnknownPropagation UnknownPollination UnknownBearing Habit UnknownRootstock Vigor UnknownFruit Usage UnknownClassification Unknown |