| Common Name: |
Yarrow |
| Botanical
Name: |
Achillea, Achillea millefolium, Achillea
filipendulina |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will grow in dry soil, tolerates drought
and some salt and likes well-drained, loamy or sandy soils. pH preference is acidic
to slightly alkaline. Does not do well in heavy, wet soils. Plants
grown in rich soil tend to be tall and floppy. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full Sun |
| Attributes: |
Excellent for cut and dried flowers,
fragrant, requires division, good for naturalizing, attracts butterflies, mainly deer
resistant, these plants can spread quickly and may invade natural areas |
| Pests: |
Aphids - the plant usually shows no effects from these pests |
| Diseases: |
Powdery Mildew, Root and stem rot, Rust |
| Good
Companion Plants: |
Campanula,
Blanket Flower, Catmint,
Hardy Geranium, Perennial Salvia,
Shasta Daisy,
Speedwell |
| Care: |
Divide every 2 years in spring or fall. This plant is
very undemanding. Dead-head to lateral buds. Planting Instructions: Perennials |
| Varieties:
This variety listing is for
informational purposes only,
it is not a catalog.
To view our catalog or availability, click
here
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Achillea
millefolium 'Angelique'
Yarrow
zones 4-8 |
| Description: Dark, blood red flowers atop green foliage. Very
drought resistant. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
20-24" |
| Spread: |
24" + |
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Achillea
millefolium 'Apple Blossom'
Common Yarrow, Milfoil
zones 4-8
|
| Description: Rich, rosy-pink flowers offset by gray-green foliage. |
| Bloom Color: |
Rosy Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Gray Green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
36" |
| Spread: |
24-36 |
|
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Achillea
millefolium 'Citronella'
Common Yarrow
zones 4-8
|
| Description: Lemon yellow flowers. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
24" |
| Spread: |
24" |
|
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Achillea
filipendulina 'Coronation Gold'
Fernleaf Yarrow
zones 3-8
|
| Description: Golden yellow flowers 3-4" wide. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
30-36" |
| Spread: |
30" |
|
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Achillea
filipendula 'Gold Coin Dwarf'
Common Yarrow
zones 4-8
|
| Description: One
of the best yellow yarrows, Gold Coin Dwarf is an attractive selection with
ferny green leaves. Large clusters of golden yellow flowers are produced
from early thru midsummer and may re-bloom in fall if plants are cut back
after the first round of bloom. Gold Coin Dwarf is a non-spreading,
relatively short form. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
15" |
| Spread: |
12-15" |
|
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Achillea
'Gypsy White'
Yarrow
zones 4-9
|
| Description:
Gypsy White intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground
of a combination. White flowers bloom in summer on this plant that is
drought tolerant and can withstand dry conditions. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
June-September |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
8-12" |
| Spread: |
12-18" |
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Achillea
'Heidi'
Yarrow
zones 4-8
|
| Description: Pink flowers from June to September. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
June-September |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
18" |
| Spread: |
18" |
|
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Achillea
millefolium 'Moonshine'
Common Yarrow, Milfoil
zones 3-8
|
| Description: It's unusual pure lemon yellow color performs best in areas
with lower humidity. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
18-24" |
| Spread: |
18" |
|
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Achillea
millefolium 'Paprika'
Common Yarrow, Milfoil
zones 3-8
|
| Description: Finely textured, fern-like gray green foliage makes an
excellent contrast for the tall heads of reddish-brown flowers. Unlike 'Moonshine',
this perennial performs in hot, dry situations with poor soil. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Gray-Green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
25" |
| Spread: |
18" |
|
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Achillea
filipendulina 'Parker's Variety'
Fernleaf Yarrow
zones 3-8
|
| Description: Large heads of golden yellow flowers on strong stems of green
and feathery foliage. |
| Bloom Color: |
Golden Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Spread: |
36-48" |
| Spread: |
36" + |
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Achillea
'Pomegranate'
Yarrow
zones 4-8 |
| Description:
Rich velvety red flowers, a prized color to the perennial gardener, bloom
mid-June through July. Outstanding compact, sturdy and full habit. Makes a
good cut or dried flower, attracts butterflies and foliage is fragrant. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
June-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Spread: |
28-30" |
| Spread: |
26" |
|
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Achillea
'Strawberry Seduction'
Fernleaf Yarrow
zones 3-8
|
| Description:
Aptly named, this selection produces large clusters of luscious strawberry
red flowers with a gold center, just like the seeds on a real strawberry.
Strong branched and a compact habit. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
| Spread: |
28-32" |
|
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Achillea
'Sunny Seduction'
Fernleaf Yarrow
zones 4-8
|
| Description:
Sunny Seduction produces large sunny yellow flower heads that stand out in
your garden. Prolifically blooms from June to August. The Seduction series
are known for their sturdy, compact growth habit and long bloom period |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Spread: |
24-30" |
| Spread: |
28" |
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Achillea
millefolium 'Terra Cotta'
Common Yarrow, Milfoil
zones 3-8
|
| Description: Displays a multi-colored effect, the younger, emerging bright
peach flower slowly changes into a clay pot (terra cotta) color. Silvery
foliage. |
| Bloom Color: |
Peach |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Silvery green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
30-36" |
| Spread: |
30-36" |
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Achillea
ptarmica 'The Pearl'
Yarrow, Sneezewort
zones 3-9
|
| Description: Beautiful pure white double and semi-double flowers bloom
freely throughout the summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
24-30" |
| Spread: |
24-36 |
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Achillea
'Walter Funke'
Yarrow
|
| Description: A red flowering form. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Fern-like |
| Height: |
32" |
| Spread: |
32" |
