How to Grow and Care for Fernleaf yarrow

Fernleaf yarrow, also known as Golden yarrow, Yellow yarrow, Meadowsweet-leaved yarrow, Milfoil, Nosebleed

Fernleaf yarrow requires full sun exposure and well-drained soil to thrive, making it relatively low-maintenance. A special care point for fernleaf yarrow is its tolerance for drought conditions, although it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Deadheading spent flowers can promote further blooming and maintain vigor.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Fernleaf yarrow

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Varieties of Fernleaf yarrow

Fernleaf yarrow 'Coronation Gold'

The fernleaf yarrow 'Coronation Gold' is a cultivar from the daisy family. At first glance, we might think that its name comes from its golden yellow flowers, but it was actually christened for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. This plant has a wonderful fragrance, and its foliage is also a pretty silver-green color. It has a merit award from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Fernleaf yarrow 'Cloth of Gold'

Fernleaf yarrow 'Cloth of Gold' is very old cultivar of yarrow that dates back to the 1880s at least! It gets its name from its thick, yellow flowers, which look like an old-fashioned type of gold fabric called cloth of gold. With an impressive height of 61 to 91 cm and long-lasting flowers, this is popular in cut arrangements.

Fernleaf yarrow 'Gold Plate'

Fernleaf yarrow 'Gold Plate' is a Fernleaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina) cultivar that features eye-catching golden flower heads that grow in a wide, flat shapes similar to plates—thus the name. This cultivar is prized among gardeners as a non-invasive, drought-tolerant, charming wildflower that attracts butterflies.

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Fernleaf yarrow displays distinctive, vibrant yellow, flat-topped flower heads that bloom atop stems approximately 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) tall. Its foliage presents as a fern-like, aromatic green with a silvery hue. The leaves are finely dissected, contributing to the plant's feathery appearance. While fernleaf yarrow thrives in full sun exposure, it is notably adaptable to a range of soil conditions, as long as they are well-drained. The robust nature of fernleaf yarrow allows it to withstand hot, dry climates and resist both drought and moderate salinity.