Achillea filipendulina 'Coronation Gold'

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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Bright golden yellow in flat-topped clusters
Foliage color: Gray-green feathery, fern-like foliage
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to medium; drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low; cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Butterflies and bees

Perennials

Achillea filipendulina 'Coronation Gold'

Coronation Gold Yarrow

Achillea filipendulina 'Coronation Gold' is a perennial that is valued for its vibrant golden-yellow flowers, which bloom in flat-topped clusters from early to mid-summer. The flowers are densely packed and often have a lacy appearance, creating a bold contrast against its feathery, fern-like foliage. Its bright blooms not only add color to garden beds but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Native to Central Asia and parts of Europe, this cultivar has been selectively bred for its vivid yellow color and exceptional flowering performance.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low to medium; drought-tolerant once established

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Waterwise Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Peonies · Coneflowers · Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.

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