Little Moonshine Yarrow

Little Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea Little Moonshine) is the compact solution for gardeners who love the iconic, glowing color of the classic 'Moonshine' but need a smaller footprint. This dwarf variety delivers the same brilliant gold, flat-topped flower clusters and silvery-green foliage in a tidy, mounded habit that never outgrows its welcome.

As a specialized selection within the Achillea genus, Little Moonshine is prized for its "plant-it-and-forget-it" resilience. It is exceptionally tough, easily handling heat, drought, coastal salt air, and fire, while remaining naturally resistant to deer and gophers. Because it only reaches about 12 inches in height, it is the perfect choice for the front of a garden border, rock gardens, or as a vibrant "thriller" in mixed container arrangements. Its fine-textured foliage stays evergreen in most climates, providing year-round interest even when not in bloom.

Why you’ll love it:

• Radiant Gold Blooms: 2–3 inch bright yellow flower heads that provide a stunning contrast against silvery foliage.
• Perfect Compact Size: Reaches only 9–12 inches tall, making it ideal for small gardens and patio pots.
• Unmatched Toughness: Tolerates drought, heat, poor soil, and coastal conditions with ease.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts butterflies and beneficial bees while remaining deer and gopher resistant.
• Year-Round Texture: Silvery, fern-like evergreen foliage adds a sophisticated look to the garden in all seasons.

This 4-inch healthy live plant thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is remarkably water-wise once established, requiring only occasional deep watering. Whether you use it as a low-growing accent or a high-contrast ground cover, Little Moonshine Yarrow offers the perfect blend of sunshine-yellow color and rugged durability. Hardy in USDA Zones 3–10.