Achillea Coronation Gold

Named for Queen Elizabeth's coronation, award-winner Achillea 'Coronation Gold' is a spectacular herbaceous perennial bearing masses of long-lasting, conspicuous, bright gold flat clusters from late spring to late summer over a pleasantly aromatic, silvery-gray, finely cut foliage.  Extremely easy to grow, this yarrow provides outstanding results even if neglected. Drought and heat tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, this eye-catching yarrow is perfect for hot, dry, and sunny borders and excellent for cutting.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 2-3 feet tall (60-90 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
• Performs best in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
• A vital ingredient of beds and borders or cottage gardens. Achillea is also valued for the excellent quality of its cut flowers, whether in bouquets or dried floral arrangements.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids, and powdery mildew. Deer and rabbit resistant.
• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Trim back hard after the first flush of bloom, to maintain a compact habit.
• Propagate by division in spring.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Achillea filipendulina species is native to central and southwestern Asia (Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Caucasus).