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| Plant Number: 1.010.190 | USDA Zone: 3 - 9 |
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 | Achillea × lewisii ‘King Edward’ |
| Common name : Dwarf Yarrow |
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| A low carpet-forming species of Yarrow, quite different from the taller types grown as border perennials. Suitable for edging a sunny border, in the rock garden or alpine trough garden. It forms a low carpet of fuzzy olive-green leaves, producing small clusters of primrose-yellow flowers on taller stems in early summer. Sometimes used as a groundcover in small areas. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form. Prune off flower stems after blooming is finished. Dislikes heavy clay soil. Divide every 2 to 3 years, in spring or early fall.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Slow
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