Common
name: "Cloth of Gold Yarrow"
Latin name: Achillea filipendulina
Zone: 3
- 9
Elevation to: 9000'
Growth habit: Upright clump
Max height: 3' - 5'
Spread: 18" Flowers: June - August
Flower type: Corymbs Native to area: No Available varieties: Over 50
Sunshine:
Water:
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Perennial:
Cloth of Gold Yarrow Achillea filipendulina
Perennial
Cultivation: The bright golden yellow flowers of Cloth
of Gold Yarrow begin to emerge in late spring and will continue to
bloom for most of the summer. Achillea filipendulina flowers are
excellent for cutting and attracting bees and butterflies. Spent
flower heads should be removed from the plant to help promote new
flower growth.
Plant Cloth of Gold in any moist well drained soil, in full sun.
This attractive Yarrow will tolerate light shade. It grows well in most soil
types and is fairly drought tolerant once established.
Propagation: "Cloth of Gold" can be grown
from seed. For quicker growth, purchase pre-started plants from
your local Garden Center. Space new
container grown plants 18" - 24" apart depending on how
quickly you wish the area to fill in. Once established plants can be dug
and divided in the spring. Cloth of Gold Yarrow can re-seed
producing some volunteers the next spring.
