A very low growing species which, when happy, will spread into any gaps in surrounding planting and among rocks and pavements. The low growing grey-green foliage is feathery and soft, it spreads and self-seeds easily forming dinner plate sized clumps. Small, delicate, flat heads of cream flowers appear in late spring to summer and are popular with all the insects.

Frost hardy (below -5 C) and heat and drought resistant in deep improved soils, soils that will retain some moisture, it will also do well in partially shaded areas, however it can be a bit of a lottery with this Achillea. We have seen this plant growing in quite inhospitable conditions, particularly where it has self seeded, which it will do. For this reason, it is often added to lawn alternative plant mixes where it seems to bed down amongst the other plants, perhaps benefitting from the shelter they offer.

We've also heard about it being added into "converted" lawns where the watering has been greatly reduced, and the lawn turned over to whatever will colonise it. As the less drought tolerant grasses die out, the Achillea will colonise these spaces - and it is suitable for foot traffic and soft underfoot. We've seen it growing seasonally in gravel mulched gardens and in paths, if it likes the conditions you have, it's a plant that once it establishes, will find its own niche in your garden.