Achillea tomentosa 'Maynard's Gold'

Achillea tomentosa 'Maynard's Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer mustard and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea tomentosa 'Maynard's Gold'

Plant type: perennial

Plant family: asteraceae

Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green

Mature size: 0 - 18 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall

Flowers: mustard and yellow blooms in summer

Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea tomentosa 'Maynard's Gold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b

Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun

Watering frequency: regular - low

Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, pollution, seaside / salt and wind

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained