Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate'
Common Name: Fernleaf yarrow, Gold Plate yarrow
Type: Herbaceous but basal growth often evergreen in Victoria (semi-evergreen)
Family: Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Sunlight: Full sun
Exposure: Any
Soil: Any
Moisture: Well-drained, drought tolerant once established
Plant Height x Width: Erect to 3-5' x 2-3'
Flower: Bright yellow corymbs in flat heads, distinctively scented
Maintenance: Deadhead for second bloom (cut flower stems as low as possible), dig up and divide every 3-5 years
Landscape use: Filler plant in mixed borders
Pest and Disease: Can get root rot, powdery mildew if too wet
Comments: Attracts beneficial insects
Type: Herbaceous but basal growth often evergreen in Victoria (semi-evergreen)
Family: Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Sunlight: Full sun
Exposure: Any
Soil: Any
Moisture: Well-drained, drought tolerant once established
Plant Height x Width: Erect to 3-5' x 2-3'
Flower: Bright yellow corymbs in flat heads, distinctively scented
Maintenance: Deadhead for second bloom (cut flower stems as low as possible), dig up and divide every 3-5 years
Landscape use: Filler plant in mixed borders
Pest and Disease: Can get root rot, powdery mildew if too wet
Comments: Attracts beneficial insects