Botanical name | Achillea filipendulina |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Pruning Required
Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | Achillea filipendulina has flat, deep yellow flowers. |
Common name(s) | Yarrow |
Origin | |
Foliage | Yarrow has attractive fern-like, green leaves. |
Drought tolerance | This plant is drought tolerant once established. |
Uses | The flat, deep yellow flowerheads make wonderful cut flowers and are also suitable for dry arrangements. |
Interesting planting ideas | Try planting Achillea filipendulina next to purples and whites in the garden for an attractive show. |
Interesting info | Allow space for this plant to spread. The flat, deep yellow flowerheads make wonderful cut flowers and are also suitable for dry arrangements. |
Other languages | nieskruid (A) |
Achillea filipendulina (Yarrow)
- Botanical name: Achillea filipendulina
- Common name(s): Yarrow
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
With attractive fern-like, green leaves, this is an excellent foil for heavier foliage-type perennials. The flat, deep yellow flowerheads make wonderful cut flowers and are also suitable for dry arrangements. It is drought tolerant once established. Allow space for this plant to spread. A. millefolium ‘Rosea’ has aromatic leaves and pink flowers in spring and summer; ‘Cerise Queen’ has dark cerise-pink flowers.
Botanical Pronunciation: a-KIL-lee-a meel-lee-FO-le-um
Achillea filipendulina requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Achillea filipendulina has flat, deep yellow flowers.
Yarrow has attractive fern-like, green leaves.