Achillea has fern-like deeply cut, aromatic leaves. Upright, clump forming. Tiny flowers grow in dense, flat clusters. Popular in gardens and highly attractive to pollinators. Popular for their long bloom time and low maintenance. Flowers are excellent fresh or dried.
Skysail™
Achillea millefolium 'Skysail Yellow'
Yarrow
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- Showy, lemon-yellow flowers
- Blooms early summer to early fall
- Aromatic, fern-like, green foliage
- Upright, spreading habit
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
One of the easiest perennials to grow, Does best in full sun and well drained soil. Once initial flowers have gone by, cut plant by half to stimulate new flower heads. Very drought tolerant once established.
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 18 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Blooms all Season
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Fragrant
- Long Blooming
- Summer Bloomer
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Garden
- Low Maintenance
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Groundhog Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Achillea
Common Name: Yarrow
Achillea has fern-like deeply cut, aromatic leaves. Upright, clump forming. Tiny flowers grow in dense, flat clusters. Popular in gardens and highly attractive to pollinators. Popular for their long bloom time and low maintenance. Flowers are excellent fresh or dried.