Scientific Name
Achillea spp.
Common Name
Yarrow

Characteristics

Season
late spring to summer
Height
24 to 36 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 3 to 9
Flower Color
gold, white, pink, cerise red
Soil
well drained soil
Exposure
full sun
Propagation
seed, division in spring or fall
North Carolina Regions
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Comments
There are many species and hybrids of Achillea used in gardens, and all are tough, drought tolerant and consistently attractive with their ferny foliage and bright flowers.
Origin
Europe

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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