Achillea clypeolata

Achillea clypeolataBuy 1 for $13. 00 Buy 5 for $55. 00 With bright sunshine yellow flowers and cheery composure, this Achillea will add light and joy to the garden and bring a sense of excitement when the flowers first appear. The highly divided grey foliage adds an extra feature to the plant. Flowers last all through the Summer and well into Autumn. 60 x 60cm in free draining soil. Surprisingly, the rabbits don't seem to be interested in eating the leaves of this plant.

ageing to a bronze-purple in Autumn

Handsome grey green foliage covered in dramatic blue lavender flowers through Spring and Summer

The RHS description of the plant: "Masses of rich mahogany red flowers surrounding a green centre that matures to a dark chocolate brown and opens with a halo of golden anthers"

Striking in appearance

particularly when planted in drifts

We have found that they can endure short periods of time without water but flower better with regular watering

Hairy stems

Very drought tolerant

While the flowers are small and often go unnoticed visually

'Lucidum' has a larger

There is a compromise on colour if you are wanting strong blue flowers as E

Originally from Uzbekistan