This perennial sub-shrub has slender spreading woody stems that form a dense mat habit It has woolly grey-green finely divided leaves and the tiny lemon-yellow flowers appear in a terminal-head from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Achillea tomentosais naturally found from southern Europe to western Asia growing in well drained moderately fertile sandy soils. It prefers an open sunny position and tolerates drought, hot dry conditions and frost.

Woolly Yarrow is a perennial that is grown for its spreading habit and foliage. It is planted in rockeries as a spill-over or grown in small or cottage gardens as a ground cover. It is also planted in herb gardens and establishes in 1 to 2 years. It is suitable for coastal regions and is planted in tubs or on roof gardens. ID 1858

Achillea (a-KIL-lee-a) / (ă - KIL-lee-a) tomentosa(toe-men-toe-sa)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family