Coronation Gold Yarrow (Achillea 'Coronation Gold') | Golden Flowering Perennial

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Coronation Gold fernleaf Yarrow

Achillea filipendulina 'Coronation Gold'

A classic, award-winning yarrow with enormous, long-lasting golden-yellow flower heads and aromatic ferny foliage, a must-have for sunny, dry gardens.

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Achillea filipendulina 'Coronation Gold' is a classic, award-winning perennial prized for its spectacular, long-lasting display of enormous, flat-topped golden-yellow flower clusters and its finely textured, aromatic, silvery-gray foliage. This vigorous, clump-forming plant features fern-like, deeply dissected leaves that release a pleasant, spicy fragrance when brushed . From early to late summer, it produces sturdy, upright stems bearing large, plate-like corymbs of tiny, bright mustard-yellow flowers up to 4 inches across, creating a bold, sunny statement that is a magnet for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators . Exceptionally drought, heat, and wind tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, and low-maintenance, it is an outstanding choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, mass plantings, and cutting gardens.

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Light: Full sun (essential for best flowering and compact growth) .

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Foliage & Flowers: Fern-like, deeply dissected, aromatic, silvery-gray foliage; large, flat-topped corymbs (up to 4 inches across) of tiny, bright golden-yellow flowers, blooming from early to late summer .
Mature Height: 2-3 ft (approximately 32 inches) .
Mature Spread: 1-2 ft (approximately 24 inches) .
Growth Rate: Fast .
Hardiness Zones: USDA 4-9; Sunset A1-A3, 1-24 .
Core Benefits: Spectacular long-lasting golden flowers, aromatic fern-like foliage, exceptionally drought and heat tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, attracts pollinators, excellent for cutting.
Best Uses: Sunny borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, mass plantings, cutting gardens, pollinator gardens, xeriscape landscapes.

Faqs

Q: How long does 'Coronation Gold' Yarrow bloom?
A: It has a long bloom season, typically from early to late summer (June to August), with the flat-topped golden flower clusters providing weeks of color . Deadheading spent flowers can encourage additional blooming .

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is exceptionally drought, heat, and wind tolerant . It thrives in well-drained, poor soils and requires little to no supplemental water.

Q: Does it attract pollinators?
A: Yes, the bright, nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators .

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, it is generally resistant to deer and rabbits .

Q: How should I care for it?
A: Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. It is low-maintenance; cut back old flower stalks after blooming or leave them for winter interest. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor .

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