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Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’ (Yarrow)

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(Based on 5 user reviews)

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Botanical Name: Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’ ah-KILL-lee-ah

Common Name: Yarrow Genus: Achillea

This 2.5- to 3-feet-tall and 1.5-foot wide plant produces dense, flat clusters of golden yellow flowers above fern-like, silvery foliage starting in early summer.
Noteworthy characteristics: Bloom time overlaps and combines nicely with 'Munstead' lavender, catmint, salvias and veronicas.
Care: Provide well-drained soil in full sun. Enjoys hot full sun and low moisture.
Propagation: Sow seed in situ or divide plant in spring. Divide regularly to maintain vigor.
Problems: Aphids, powdery mildew, rust.

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Height	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Light	Full Sun Only
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Low
Tolerance	Drought Tolerant
Characteristics	Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time	Summer
Foliage Color	Silver/Grey
Flower Color	Yellow Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Naturalizing
Style	Herb Garden, Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden
Type	Perennials

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posted by GtownGardener
6/1/2011
Region: Northeast
Zone: 6

I am not a fan of Yarrow. I grew it a few years and it self-seeded so heavily that it is now in large clumps my lawn and I can't get rid of it.

posted by Canadiana
1/22/2011
Region: Midwest
Zone: 5

I love this plant, but it keeps dying out in my garden. I grow it in a raised bed in full sun. Perhaps summers here are too humid.

posted by a2zmom
6/11/2008
Region: Northeast
Zone: 6

easy to grow and flowers from June right through September.

posted by MrPinMN
4/8/2008
Region: Midwest
Zone: 4

Hardy and thriving in full sun. Has spread wildly (good thing in my prairie)

posted by hariwalt
3/27/2008
Region: Midwest
Zone: 5

This plant will grow (survive) in hot humid weather when others fade and droop. Need to keep it dead headed to keep it blooming.

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