Photo by Forestfarm
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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
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Sweet Yarrow
Gardening facts about Sweet Yarrow plant
How to Grow Sweet Yarrow
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
See other plant types of Achillea for your garden
aka Common Yarrow, Milfoil, Sneezewort, Soldier's Woundwort
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-30"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Strawberry Seduction Yarrow
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 24"-30"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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