Achillea 'Cloth of Gold' (Yarrow) – Hardy Perennial (Set of 3 or 6)

Achillea 'Cloth of Gold' is a tall yarrow with dense flat heads of deep golden yellow flowers.

The flat topped heads are carried from June to September on upright stems above soft, feathery grey green foliage, reaching around 90 to 120cm tall and 45 to 60cm across.

Plant it in an open, sunny position in free draining soil. It takes poor dry ground and coastal wind once settled, but not waterlogged winter clay. Bees and butterflies work it hard, and the heads cut well fresh or dried for indoor arrangements. Deadhead through the season, and divide the clump every two or three years to keep it vigorous.

Supplied as three or six plants, each in a 1 litre pot with an established root ball, ready for a border or a generous container.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Yarrow
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 90 to 120cm x 45 to 60cm
• Growth Habit: Upright and clump forming
• Perfect For: Sunny borders, cottage gardens, gravel gardens, wildlife planting, fresh and dried cutting
• Foliage: Finely divided, feathery, aromatic grey green leaves
• Flowering Time: June to September
• Planting Position: Full sun, including dry soils and exposed coastal gardens
• Soil Type: Free draining, average to poor
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Maintenance: Low. Deadhead through summer and divide every two or three years
• Seasonal Interest: Summer and autumn
• Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial