Yarrow: Achillea 'Anthea'

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'Anthea' is a new cultivar introduced by England's Alan Bloom. He considers it to be superior to his earlier introduction 'Moonshine'. 'Anthea', named for his daughter, has soft yellow flower heads similar in shape to other achillea. Mr. Bloom recommends deadheading to extend the flowering season into the fall. Valuable for cutting. The silver-grey foliage is lush and full. Compact grower, never invasive. Achillea is a joy to the gardener for its undemanding, adaptive nature and its willingness to perform bountifully throughout the summer. Excellent as a dried botanical, it retains its rich color if the flower head is cut and hung upside-down when it is nearly fully open. The fern-like, aromatic foliage is highly decorative. Will bloom the first season. Photo courtesy Blooms of Bressingham North America.