Little Moonshine Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Little Moonshine'
ak-ih-LEE-uh mil-eh-FOH-lee-um
Perennials: Grandma's Garden
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Same bright gold flowers as Moonshine that bloom a long time, but with a compact habit that is ideal for containers and smaller garden spaces. This petite beauty comes into flower early and blooms from May through Sept Finely cut gray-green foliage. Hybrid.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division