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Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold' (fern leaf yarrow) bears showy, bright orange and repeat-blooming flowers during early summer to early fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has greyish lime foliage that is matte, fine textured, semi-evergreen and fragrant. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold' is tolerant of drought, pollution and salt.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold' (fern leaf yarrow) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.