Achillea 'Little Moonshine'

Achillea 'Little Moonshine' is a dwarf form of the beloved 'Moonshine' yarrow, offering the same bright, lemon-yellow blooms and silvery-gray foliage but in a more compact, tidy habit. This long-blooming perennial is prized for its durability, drought tolerance, and ability to brighten up borders, containers, and rock gardens with cheerful color all summer long.

'Little Moonshine' maintains a neat, mounding shape that rarely flops, making it ideal for smaller garden spaces, patios, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its finely textured, aromatic foliage provides contrast and interest even when not in bloom.

Key Features:

• Flowers: Flat-topped clusters of bright lemon-yellow blooms from late spring to early fall

• Foliage: Silvery-gray, finely divided leaves with a soft texture and mild fragrance

• Size: Compact and tidy—typically 12–14 inches tall and 14–16 inches wide

• Growth Habit: Mounding, upright, and non-invasive

• Light: Thrives in full sun

• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor and dry conditions

• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9

• Water Needs: Low once established; excellent for xeriscaping

• Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant

• Uses: Perfect for borders, containers, rock gardens, dry slopes, and cut flower gardens

• Maintenance: Deadhead to prolong bloom; cut back after flowering to maintain shape