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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) — Woolly Yarrow (Achillea tomentosa) is a low-growing perennial; this drought-tolerant species thrives in USDA zones 3-8

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Achillea tomentosa is deer-resistant

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — making it an ideal groundcover or border plant for xeriscaping and wildlife-friendly gardens

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — scientifically known as Achillea tomentosa; tolerating poor soil and high temperatures

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — The leaves are finely divided; providing a low-maintenance yet vibrant solution for spaces between stepping stones

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — this plant can withstand a variety of conditions

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — making it ideal for xeriscaping or rock gardens; achillea tomentosa produces an abundance of cheerful

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden; silvery-gray to greenish woolly foliage that feels soft to the touch

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Its spread dictates a spacing of about 12 to 18 inches to form a continuous; each flower cluster is a composite of tiny

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — tolerating poor soil and high temperatures; scientifically known as Achillea tomentosa

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — this plant can withstand a variety of conditions; ground cover / perennial for full or half

Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — scientifically known as Achillea tomentosa

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