Achillea millefolium 'Sonoma Coast'

Also Known As

Sonoma Coast White Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Achillea millefolium 'Sonoma Coast' plant details

Achillea millefolium 'Sonoma Coast' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea millefolium 'Sonoma Coast'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: compact, lawn alternative

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium 'Sonoma Coast'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We first saw this very compact selection at the Melissa Gardens in Sonoma, and we were instantly charmed. It was compact without having lost it natural grace, just very tight and crisp looking. We learned that it was a Sonoma Coast selection of our regular yarrow, obvious very adapted to ducking its head under windy coastal conditions. However, here it was also thriving in the hot inland sun. We had to have it! And now you can too. It grows to 1' tall and 2' wide and it blooms with creamy white umbels of flowers early summer through fall. Very easy to grow & even deer resistant, yet very popular with all sorts of beneficial insects. While drought tolerant, it looks a little better with a little additional water (or some afternoon shade). Low maintenance: just cut the flowers back when done and divide when the clumps get crowded.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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How to Grow Achillea millefolium 'Sonoma Coast'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen