Achillea x serrata

Also Known As

Achillea decolorans
Decolorans Yarrow
Sweet Nancy
Sweet Yarrow

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-10a

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Achillea x serrata plant details

Achillea x serrata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and yellow 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea x serrata

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, culinary, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea x serrata

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Scented foliage is reminiscent of the spice mace. The narrow toothed leaves are used in cooking, soups, etc. Produces cluster of pale yellow flowers.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Gardening facts about Achillea x serrata plant

How to Grow Achillea x serrata

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous