Fernleaf Yarrow (Achillea filipendulina )-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Perennial

Fernleaf Yarrow
Achillea filipendulina

Achillea 'Coronation Gold'
Achillea 'Coronation Gold'
 
Features
Large clusters of yellow flowers, 4 inches across. Strong upright stems with aromatic silvery gray foliage.Forms large clumps. 
 
Culture
Needs full sun, and very well drained soils. When put in more fertile soil they tend to flop over and will tend to spread faster and become more agressive. Drought tolerant. 
 
Cultivars

'Moonshine' 18-24 inches tall, more compact, sulfur yellow flowers, blooms earlier.

'Terracotta' 2-3 feet tall, peach color flowers that change to terra cotta as they age.

'Coronation Gold' 2-3 feet, yellow flowers up to 4 inches in diameter

 
 
Mature Height
18 Inches - 3 Feet
 
Size
Medium
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Yellow
 
 
Bloom Season
June - August
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Foliage Color
Silver/White
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
Additional Notes
Attracts butterflies, has fragrant foliage, deer and rabbit resistant, good for cutting and drying.

 

 
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