Eriophyllum confertiflorum (Golden Yarrow)
Golden Yarrow, Yellow Yarrow
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (Golden Yarrow) is a compact upright annual, perennial, or sub-shrub forming a mound of very finely divided, gray-green leaves. Blooming freely from mid-spring to late summer, brilliant golden-yellow flowers are borne in clusters of up to 30 flower heads atop erect woolly stems. Providing months of bright color in the landscape, they attract bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and low care, Golden Yarrow can be used in dry borders, native meadows with grasses, and low perennials.
- Grows up to 18-24 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm).
- Prefers full sun and enjoys dry to medium, well-drained soils. Needs very little water once established. Drought tolerant.
- Golden Yarrow is a favorite of butterflies but is ignored by deer.
- It is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, naturalized areas or Mediterranean gardens. Best in groups or massed.
- No serious pest or disease issues.
- Cut back to 3-4 in. (7-10 cm) after flowering to maintain a compact habit. Propagate by seed.
- Native to California and Baja California.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
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