Woolly Yarrow Achillea tomentosa

Woolly Yarrow is a flowering perennial in the aster family (Asteraceae) native to southern Europe and western Asia. The genus name Achillea comes from the greek hero Achilles, and tomentosa means wooly hairs.

This low-growing species reaches 6-8 inches high and can spread up to 1 foot. It is poor soil tolerant and soils must be well-drained. Divide as needed to control size. Deadhead to prevent spread outside of the garden as it can be weedy.

The yellow flowers bloom in dense clusters from spring into summer.  To promote additional blooming, deadhead once the flowers are no longer blooming.  Cutting the plant down to the basal leaves after flowering may also encourage an additional fall bloom and will keep a neater appearance in the garden.  

Wolly Yarrow is deer, rabbit, and drought resistant and withstands light foot traffic.  Plant it in a rock garden, plant it in a container, or use it to edge a garden space.  Does best in cooler summer areas.

Insects, Diseases and Other Plant Problems: Susceptible to stem not, powdery mildew and rust.  

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