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Woolly Yarrow

Achillea Tomentosa

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Overview

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea tomentosa) is a low-growing perennial, prized for its silvery-green, woolly foliage, spanning up to 12 inches. Delicate yellow flower clusters bloom atop 8-to-20-inch stalks in summer. This drought-tolerant species thrives in USDA zones 3-8, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Achillea tomentosa is deer-resistant, making it an ideal groundcover or border plant for xeriscaping and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 2–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8; this plant can withstand a variety of conditions

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
2–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Inches
Mature width
8–12 Inches

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — scientifically known as Achillea tomentosa; tolerating poor soil and high temperatures, image 59
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Each flower cluster is a composite of tiny florets typical of the Asteraceae family; making it ideal for xeriscaping or
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Its most distinctive feature is the fine
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — ground cover / perennial for full or half
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — tolerating poor soil and high temperatures
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Achillea tomentosa produces an abundance of cheerful
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — providing a low-maintenance yet vibrant solution for spaces between stepping stones
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — The leaves are finely divided
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Its most distinctive feature is the fine; woolly Yarrow (Achillea tomentosa) is a low-growing perennial
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Delicate yellow flower clusters bloom atop 8-to-20-inch stalks in summer; hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — golden-yellow flower heads on stalks that rise 8 to 12 inches above the foliage; presenting an alluring textural element
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Woolly Yarrow (Achillea tomentosa) is a low-growing perennial; this drought-tolerant species thrives in USDA, image 53
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — making it an ideal groundcover or border plant for xeriscaping and wildlife-friendly gardens; golden-yellow flower heads
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — presenting an alluring textural element; woolly Yarrow is an excellent choice for areas that receive at least 6 hours of
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — It prefers well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established; achillea tomentosa is deer-resistant
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Its most distinctive feature is the fine; woolly Yarrow (Achillea tomentosa) is a low-growing perennial, image 60
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — This drought-tolerant species thrives in USDA zones 3-8, preferring full sun and well-drained soil; ground, image 56
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — providing a low-maintenance yet vibrant solution for spaces between stepping stones; its spread dictates a spacing of
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Delicate yellow flower clusters bloom atop 8-to-20-inch stalks in summer; hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8, image 55
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Its spread dictates a spacing of about 12 to 18 inches to form a continuous
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Delicate yellow flower clusters bloom atop 8-to-20-inch stalks in summer
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — silvery-gray to greenish woolly foliage that feels soft to the touch
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