Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine')
ah-KILL-lee-ah 'Moonshine'

Deciduous Perennial Upright, Spreading in the Asteraceae Family
Upright, clump-forming yarrow with aromatic silver-gray foliage and pale lemon-yellow flowers from June to September. Excellent for cutting and drying; stays most upright in full sun on lean, well-drained soil.

Achillea 'Moonshine' is a compact, clump-forming yarrow prized for its finely cut, aromatic silver-gray foliage and flat-topped clusters of pale lemon-yellow flowers held on sturdy, upright stems from June into September. Unlike the straight species, this sterile hybrid does not spread by rhizomes or self-seed, staying a well-behaved clump rather than running. It performs best in full sun with lean, sharply drained soil, where its stems stay upright without staking; rich soil or shade tend to cause flopping and increase susceptibility to powdery mildew and other foliar diseases. Drought-, heat-, and salt-tolerant, deer- and rabbit-resistant, and a favorite of bees and butterflies, it also makes an excellent cut and dried flower.

Pros

  • Long summer bloom (June–September) of distinctive pale lemon-yellow flowers, paler than most other yarrows
  • Drought-, heat-, and salt-tolerant once established; deer- and rabbit-resistant
  • Aromatic, ferny silver-gray foliage attractive even out of bloom
  • Excellent for cutting and drying; attracts bees and butterflies

Cons

  • Prone to powdery mildew, stem rot, botrytis, and root rot, especially in humid conditions, shade, or poorly-drained/crowded plantings
  • Flops without full sun and lean, well-drained soil
  • Can be short-lived, particularly where summers are hot and humid
  • Benefits from division every 3–5 years to stay vigorous
Highlights Distinctive pale lemon-yellow flowers on a well-behaved, drought-tolerant clump; excellent for cutting and drying.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - 24 inches tall. 12 - 18 inches wide.
Growth Rate Fast
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium: Dry to Moist
Zones 3a - 9b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growth Rate, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden Deer Resistant Perennials, Full Sun Perennials, Summer Blooming Perennials, Yellow or Orange Flowering Perennials
Bloom Period June to September
Flower Color Lemon Yellow
 

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2025 : 04/03 - 10/04
2024 : 05/01 - 10/05
2023 : 04/13 - 09/30

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