The flat fuzzy dissected gray green leaves of Achillea taygetea moonshine are a great show
even when the plants are not flowering. The pastel yellow flowers hold for a long time on
the plants and are great as cut or dried flowers. The Achillea moonshine has
fragrant foliage that is about 1'
tall and gradually expands in width over the years. The flowers grow on stalks up to
24" tall. A summer repeat bloom can be encouraged by deadheading the fading flowers.
I do this 2-3 times per season. This yarrow is the result of a cross between Achillea
cypeolata and Achillea taygetea. Achillea moonshine is a nectar source for the
Checkerspot Butterfly species and is a great
addition to the butterfly garden.
High resolution images of Achillea moonshine are available
