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Genus Achillea (Yarrow)

Achillea 'Terracotta' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy Bluestone Perennials

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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’
(Yarrow)

(5 user reviews)

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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

(Yarrow)

(2 user reviews)

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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'
('Apricot Delight' yarrow)

(1 user review)

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'Apricot Delight' has deep reddish apricot blooms that then mature to a pale salmon, and they harmonize well with other colors. 'Apricot Delight' has a long blooming season (from early to late summer, with deadheading). This cultivar is smaller than most yarrows, and the blooms make nice cut flowers.

Achillea 'Moonshine'
(Yarrow)

(3 user reviews)

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This popular gray-leaved yarrow has 18-inch-tall yellow flower heads that last for several weeks in late summer.

Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta'
(Yarrow)

(1 user review)

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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.

Achillea millefolium ‘Fire King’
(Yarrow)

(1 user review)

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