Species fern-leaf yarrow
yellow flowers with green foliage and stems

fern-leaf yarrow

Achillea filipendulina 'Altgold'

Fern-leaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina 'Altgold') is an amazing plant species to add to any garden. They have a unique shape, with beautiful, lacy, fern like foliage and soft, cup-shaped, golden yellow flowers. The foliage is low maintenance and drought-tolerant, while the flowers provide a bright splash of color in the garden. Their long blooming season makes them excellent for low-maintenance gardens, and they also attract lots of butterflies and bees. Plus, they are deer and rabbit resistant, so they're a great option for some added protection in the garden. Fern-leaf yarrow is truly an amazing sight and a great addition to any outdoor space.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Fern-leaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina 'Altgold') should be watered thoroughly when the top 1-2 inches of soil have dried out. It should be inspected regularly, about once a week, for signs of overwatering or underwatering. During the summer, it may require watering every 3-4 days, while in the cooler months, it may only need to be watered about once a week. It is important to make sure the soil is not allowed to dry out completely between waterings.

sunlight

Fern-leaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina 'Altgold') is a low-maintenance perennial that prefers full sun or light shade. This plant is best suited to 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. During summer, the plant should get up to 8 hours of direct sunlight in order to promote growth and flowering. During winter, it should get an average of 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight.

pruning

Fern-leaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina 'Altgold') should be pruned once a year, typically in the late spring when the new growth emerges. Pruning should be done by cutting back the plant to about 8 inches (20 cm) above the soil surface. This will remove any dead or damaged stems and promote bushier, more vigorous growth. It is also possible to lightly shear the top 6 to 8 inches (15-20 cm) of the plant in midsummer to promote a fuller, attractive form. It is not necessary to prune these plants every season, however, as they can do quite well with minimal pruning.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Achillea filipendulina 'Altgold' typically starts flowering in June.

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