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Sweet Yarrow

Scientific Name: Achillea ageratum

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Sweet Yarrow plant details

Sweet Yarrow is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sweet Yarrow

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, edible, fragrant foliage, meadow garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sweet Yarrow

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large clusters of golden flowers arise from compact mounds of deeply cut, aromatic, dark-green foliage. S/M-D

Gardening facts about Sweet Yarrow plant

How to Grow Sweet Yarrow

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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