Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’

Named for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, award-winner Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’ is a spectacular herbaceous perennial bearing masses of long-lasting, conspicuous, bright gold flat clusters from late spring to late summer over a pleasantly aromatic, silvery-gray, finely cut foliage.  Extremely easy to grow, this yarrow provides outstanding results even if neglected. Drought and heat tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, this eye-catching yarrow is perfect for hot, dry, and sunny borders and excellent for cutting.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 2-3 feet tall (60-90 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
• Performs best in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
• A vital ingredient of beds and borders or cottage gardens. Achillea is also valued for the excellent quality of its cut flowers, whether in bouquets or dried floral arrangements.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids, and powdery mildew. Deer and rabbit resistant.
• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Trim back hard after the first flush of bloom, to maintain a compact habit.
• Propagate by division in spring.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Achillea filipendulina species is native to central and southwestern Asia (Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Caucasus).

Achillea, commonly known as Yarrow, belongs to the Asteraceae family, which also includes asters, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers. The genus was named after Achilles, the hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used the plant to stop the bleeding and heal the wounds of his soldiers. Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow) is native to most of Europe and temperate parts of Western Asia. Brightening the garden throughout the summer, this perennial plant is versatile, easy to propagate, and available in a wide range of sizes and colors.