Dwarf Yarrow
Achillea
Yarrow
Legend has it that Achilles used this plant to heal his soldiers’ wounds after battle. As a folk remedy, its leaves are prescribed to soothe abrasions and toothache. We find this sturdy, dependable plant the perfect remedy for many design situations. The broad, flat flower heads project horizontal elements, their colors blending with other perennials. Spicy smelling, fern-like foliage and strong straight stems add to overall attractiveness. Spreading and drought tolerant, Yarrow seems to thrive on neglect, can handle ocean spray and will bloom again in the fall if cut back in midsummer.
Achillea tomentosa ‘King Edward’ (P-0158)
Each 11.25
This aromatic AGM champ develops a neat slow-spreading mat of prostrate stems clad in slim, finely dissected green leaves with tiny white hairs. Cherished by bees and butterflies, adorable small primrose-yellow flowers alight slender 6 in. stems rising above the wooly close-set evergreen carpet that imparts silver highlights. ‘King Edward’ can be lodged between pavers or steps, nestled amongst rocks, snugged along sunny pathways and tucked into containers, where its stalwart spirit braves dry conditions and poor sandy soil, but begs adequate air circulation plus good drainage.
Blooms June–August
Size: 6" – 8" high x 10" – 12" wide.
Zone b/4.
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Other selections in this genus:
- Achillea ‘Alabaster’
- Achillea x ‘Coronation Gold’
- Achillea filipendulina ‘Parkers Variety’
- Achillea ‘Fireland’
- Achillea ‘Hella Glashoff’
- Achillea ‘Hoffnung’
- Achillea ‘Inca Gold’
- Achillea x kellereri
- Achillea macrophylla
- Achillea ‘Marmalade’
- Achillea millefolium ‘Pretty Belinda’
- Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’
- Achillea ‘Mondpagode’
- Achillea ‘Paprika’
- Achillea ‘Sawa Sawa’
- Achillea x schwellenberg
- Achillea ‘Taygetea (cream form)’
- Achillea tomentosa ‘Aurea’
- Achillea ‘Walther Funcke’
- Achillea ‘Weser River Sandstone’
