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Genus Achillea (Yarrow)

Achillea Achillea 'Terracotta' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy Bluestone Perennials
ah-KILL-lee-ah Common Name: Yarrow
Plants in this genus are low-growing mats to medium-sized perennials found in mountainous regions and grasslands. Most have green to grey aromatic, deeply cut leaves. Inflorescences form 3- to 5-inch flat clusters in summer and autumn.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Fern-like foliage is often aromatic. Appropriate plants for rock or wildflower gardens. Tall varieties are good for cut flowers and for drying.
 Care: Most plants in this genus will tolerate a wide range of soils, assuming they are moist and well-drained and in full sun. Achillea dislikes damp locations. Divide regularly to maintain vigor.
 Propagation: Sow seed in situ or divide plants in spring.
 Problems: Aphids, powdery mildew, rust.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Achillea

Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’ Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’
(Yarrow) (3 user reviews)
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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.
Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium


(Yarrow) (2 user reviews)
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This rhizomic, mat-forming and aggressive perennial frows to 2 feet tall and wide with ferny, finely-textured, green foliage. Flowers are produced in flat corymbs in early to late summer.
Achillea millefolium 'Apricot Delight' Achillea millefolium 'Apricot Delight'
('Apricot Delight' yarrow) (1 user review)
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

It's hard not to love this perennial. Its delightful blooms start out a deep reddish apricot, then mature to a pale salmon, and they are happy to mingle with any color. Smaller than most yarrows, 'Apricot Delight' has long-blooming flowers, which go from early to late summer with deadheading and are good for a vase.
Achillea 'Moonshine' Achillea 'Moonshine'
(Yarrow) (2 user reviews)
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This popular gray-leaved yarrow has 18-inch-tall yellow flower heads that last for several weeks in late summer.
Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta' Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta'
(Yarrow) (1 user review)
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Flat-topped corymbs of small, daisy-like flowers in colors of salmon-peach to yellow-orange are borne simultaneously on one plant up to 2 feet tall and wide. Flowers are complemented by silvery-green, finely-textured foliage.
no image available Achillea millefolium ‘Fire King’
(Yarrow) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This rhizomatous, mat-forming, upright, aggressive perennial produces strong red flowers in flat corymbs in summer atop finely-textured, aromatic foliage.