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Achillea filipendulina 'GOLD PLATE' yarrow
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,8-1,3m
usual width
0,3-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
July-August
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
This type of yarrow is from the group with tallest stems. They can be up to 1.2m tall and bear flat corymbs of bright yellow flowers from early summer until early autumn. Yarrow is a maintenance-free perennial suitable for standard flower beds as well as dry locations and rockeries. Fern-like leaves are fine and deep green, basal leaves are larger than stem leaves. It tolerates wide range of soils except for boggy and wet. Full sun is best. Fully hardy to -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 10-07-2010
