Achillea Anthea
'Anblo' USPP #8828, COPF
"Yarrow"

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BENEFITS
New flowers form as old flowers fade away gracefully for a showier, extended bloom period. Better plant tolerance to rain and humidity.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Light yellow flowers from early summer to early fall. Soft, silvery foliage on upright clumps.

LOCATION
Full Sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 9 to 2. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

USE
Middle or background plantings, rock gardens. Cut and dried flowers.

SIZE
30" tall by 12" wide. Use 3 to 4 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Easy-to-grow, drought tolerant plant for average to poor, dry soils. Cut back old flowers to encourage rebloom. Divide in spring as needed. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.

Family and Friends
History and Companion Plants
'Anthea' belongs to a family of plants with supposed, magical healing qualities. It is said that Achilles, heroic warrior of the Trojan War, used poultices of Yarrow to heal wounds of his soldiers. Thus the origin of Achillea as the genus name.

The pleasant, soothing color of 'Anthea' which was named after Alan Bloom's daughter, can also serve as a healer of sorts in garden designs. The soft yellow flowers are easy to blend in with other flower colors. The silvery foliage softens bold textures in the border. Combine with other drought resistant perennials such as Lavender (try Lavandula 'Blue Cushion'), Catmint (Nepeta spp.),Pinks (Dianthus spp.) and Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro). Ornamental Grasses also contrast nicely with this plant's form. Delphinium and Shasta Daisy (try Leucanthemum xsuperbum 'Snowcap' or 'Summer Snowball') are other good companions.