Achillea 'Coronation Gold'
Yarrow
USDA Hardiness Zone 3
Blooms of shiny gold with aromatic gray-green foliage.
A very popular cut flower around the world.
Height
24-36 Inches
Spread
24-30 Inches
Color
Yellow/Gold/Bronze
Interesting Notes
The ancient Chinese used stems to foretell the future!
Bloom Time
June-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Not as aggressive as the millefolium varieties. Valued for their long bloom time and drought tolerance. Thrive in 'gravel pit' soil, loose and gravelly. Excessive moisture or nitrogen can contribute to lodging and fungi. Deadhead in July.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Mountain Bluet (Centaurea montana), White Snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Maiden Pinks (Dianthus deltoides), False Indigo (Baptisia ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Coneflower (Echinacea Big Sky), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Blanket Flower (Gaillardia ), Catchfly (Lychnis sieboldii), Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Crafts |
| • | Dried Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
