Spring Garden Tips

Yarrow, Fern Leaf Yarrow

Achillea filipendulina
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Botanical Name

Achillea filipendulina

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 8

Height

3 to 4 feet

Width

3 feet

Flowers

Early to mid summer: yellow

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained to dry

Planting and Care

Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart, plants will need staking in shade and wet soils, deadhead to lateral buds to prolong bloom, leave basal leaves for winter

Problems

None serious, stem rot in poorly drained soils

Varieties to Consider

'Coronation Gold' - 3', no staking
'Parker's Gold' - 4" flowers

Did you know?

When dried, Yarrow will retain it's yellow color for many months to even years.

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