Alphabetical Plant Listing

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.

Buy Eriophyllum confertiflorum (Golden Yarrow)

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

Buy Plants


By Sundry Photography, Shutterstock

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

Plant Calculator

How many Eriophyllum confertiflorum (Golden Yarrow) do I need for my garden?

%
ft
ft

Your Shopping List

Plant Quantity
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (Golden Yarrow)

Find your Hardiness Zone

Find your Climate Zone

Find your Heat Zone

Join Gardenia.net

Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

Join now and start creating your dream garden!

Create a New Collection

Optional. For your reference.


Move Selected Plants to a Different Collection


Delete Collection

This field is required.

Rename Collection

This field is required.