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Coronation Gold Yarrow
Achillea x 'Coronation Gold'
Pronunciation: a-KIL-lee-uh
SKU #00056
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate to fast growth to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.
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| Description | Small, deep yellow flowers in huge clusters on sturdy stems above the silvery gray foliage. Drought resistant plant blends well with western and Mediterranean natives in well-drained soils. Flowers hold color when dried. Herbaceous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | Perfect plant for the arid perennial border. A traditional component of herb gardens due to its aromatic foliage and everlasting flowers. Fits nicely into pots, beds and borders of Mediterranean style compositions. May naturalize to provide interest along wild garden dry stream beds, banks and open spaces. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Group this with other Mediterranean plants such as Little Ollie Dwarf Olive, (Olea europea 'Montra'), Arp Rosemary, (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'), Black Flowering Fountain Grass, (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry') and Provance French Lavender, (Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'). |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
| History | This native perennial of Europe has for centuries been found in every herb garden. The genus includes about 100 species. Its history as battlefield wound dressing led Linnaeus to name it after the Greek general Achilles who was, according to myth, given the plant by the gods. The species is naturally white flowered, with this the most popular of the colored species. |
| Lore | Achillea is a natural coagulant herb carried by Greek and Roman warriors into the battlefield to treat wounds. |
Details
| Description | Small, deep yellow flowers in huge clusters on sturdy stems above the silvery gray foliage. Drought resistant plant blends well with western and Mediterranean natives in well-drained soils. Flowers hold color when dried. Herbaceous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Perfect plant for the arid perennial border. A traditional component of herb gardens due to its aromatic foliage and everlasting flowers. Fits nicely into pots, beds and borders of Mediterranean style compositions. May naturalize to provide interest along wild garden dry stream beds, banks and open spaces. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Group this with other Mediterranean plants such as Little Ollie Dwarf Olive, (Olea europea 'Montra'), Arp Rosemary, (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'), Black Flowering Fountain Grass, (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry') and Provance French Lavender, (Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'). |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
|---|
History
| History | This native perennial of Europe has for centuries been found in every herb garden. The genus includes about 100 species. Its history as battlefield wound dressing led Linnaeus to name it after the Greek general Achilles who was, according to myth, given the plant by the gods. The species is naturally white flowered, with this the most popular of the colored species. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Achillea is a natural coagulant herb carried by Greek and Roman warriors into the battlefield to treat wounds. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.