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Achillea sp. - Gold Yarrow
Achillea sp. - Gold Yarrow
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Achillea sp. - Gold Yarrow
Pot size: Gallon
Gold Yarrow is a perennial herb that is commonly known as fern-leaf yarrow. An upright, clump-forming yarrow produces masses of tiny, long-lasting, bright golden flowers appear in dense flattened plate-like corymbs (up to 4 inches across) throughout the summer. Very drought tolerant, good pollinator plant.
Herbaceous Perennial
Size: Grows 3-4 feet in height with a spread of 2-3 feet.
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates a variety of soil conditions
Water: Low water requirement
Bloom: Gold flowers, blooms all summer
Other notes: Fern-like foliage; Deer resistant. The plant was said to be used medicinally to stop bleeding and to heal the wounds of soldiers.
Uses: Wildlife garden, butterfly garden, xeriscape, excellent cut and/or dried flowers.
Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53284
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