Species Large Headed Woolly Yarrow

Large Headed Woolly Yarrow

Achillea millefolium var. megacephala

Large Headed Woolly Yarrow is a perennial plant from the Achillea millefolium family and is native to Europe and western Asia. It produces large, domed clusters of white flowers with yellow centres from its tall, hairy stems. The attractive blooms are perfumed and highly attractive to butterflies and bees. Grown in part shade and well drained soils, Large Headed Woolly Yarrow has a spreading habit with finely divided, grey-green leaves that give off a faint aroma when crushed. This variety of yarrow is a great choice for cottage-style gardens, with its attractive foliage and flowers often lasting up to 8 weeks from June to August.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

White/Cream Flowers

Sun:

Sun

Soil:

Sand

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Large Headed Woolly Yarrow plant should be watered about once a week, depending on the environmental conditions and the soil type. If the soil is light and sandy, then you may want to increase the watering frequency to twice a week. However, if the soil is clay-like, you may be able to keep the same watering schedule. During the summer months when the temperatures start to rise, the plant will need more water, so increase the watering frequency accordingly. During periods of no rainfall, you should supplement with supplemental watering. Make sure that the soil is evenly moist throughout the container but allow some drying out between watering. Take extra care to not overwater, as this can lead to root rot.

sunlight

In order to ensure successful growth, Large Headed Woolly Yarrow should receive 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. If possible, try to locate the plant in a sunny area of the garden or yard where it can receive as close to that amount of sunlight as possible. This will help the plant grow healthily and ensure it has enough energy to produce vibrant blooms. Additionally, plants should be rotated if kept in an area with less than 8 hours of direct sunlight in order to ensure even access to light and growth.

pruning

Large Headed Woolly Yarrow should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Pruning should be done to remove dead stems and increase air circulation. Some mature flowering stems may also need to be cut back to promote new growth. Pruning should be done lightly, leaving the main clump of foliage and stems intact and avoiding large cuts. Removing no more than 1/3 of the plant's foliage should be sufficient.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Large Headed Woolly Yarrow typically starts flowering in June.