15 Beautiful Yarrow Varieties for Your Garden

Yarrow is such a captivating and nostalgic plant to develop within the backyard. I like the classic look of these umbels of tiny, completely fashioned flowers, and the fernlike foliage provides loads of ethereal texture to backyard beds. A member of the Asteraceae household, yarrow is edible, beloved by pollinators, and comparatively immune to pests and ailments. 

Generally present in shades of white and yellow however obtainable in a big selection of colours, yarrow is a sexy, low-maintenance plant that virtually grows itself. It simply colonizes, forming massive swaths of dainty flowers and feathery leaves. Along with its magnificence within the backyard, it makes a wonderful lower flower with a protracted vase life.

Yarrow is a really versatile plant that’s straightforward to propagate and transplant. It grows very properly in containers as properly, because it likes good drainage. It’s a simple potted plant to look after, with wonderful drought resistance. This wildflower stands up properly to air pollution, so it really works properly in a extra city setting. Listed here are 15 of my favourite styles of yarrow. 

Crimson Velvet

	botanical title Achillea millefolium ‘Crimson Velvet’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 30”
	hardiness zones 3-9

Beginning off the record is a wide range of yarrows that I take pleasure in a lot in my very own backyard. I like to see this plant begin to bloom within the spring with its jaunty and nostalgic umbels of velvety pink flowers. Tightly clustered and profuse, ‘Crimson Velvet’s’ flowers are shiny pink with distinctive yellow facilities. In contrast to some varieties, this pink coloration doesn’t fade with time, and flowers are long-lasting. 

‘Crimson Velvet’ has fairly and fragrant foliage that gives textural curiosity in a lower flower association. It’s also just about disease-proof. Yarrow begins blooming within the spring and can proceed to bloom for months if correct care is taken. Give your yarrow full solar within the spring, and supply it some safety within the afternoon when the summer season warmth units in. 

Coronation Gold

	botanical title Achillea filipendulina ‘Coronation Gold’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 2’-3’
	hardiness zones 3-8

This award-winning selection was named for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II of the UK. ‘Coronation Gold’ may be very low-maintenance and hardy, standing up excellently to warmth and dry climate. The dense umbels of golden flowers stand tall within the backyard at as much as three ft tall and supply loads of meals for native pollinators.

Coronation Gold is a recipient of the RHS Award of Backyard Advantage. You’ll be able to neglect this plant terribly, and it’ll nonetheless look engaging and bloom freely. Give this yarrow a spot within the solar with well-draining soil, and watch the magic occur. This can be a flower match for a queen!

Sassy Summer time Taffy

	botanical title Achillea millefolium ‘Sassy Summer time Taffy’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 26”-32”
	hardiness zones 3-8

Excellent for dressing up borders and rock gardens, ‘Sassy Summer time Taffy’ is a mid-sized plant with very massive umbels on sturdy and durable stems. The flowers start a deep salmon coloration and progressively fade to mild pink. The ensuing look is that of a big selection of shades on the identical plant and even on the identical stem. Butterflies will flock to this beautiful, pink number of yarrow.

Deadhead your ‘Sassy Summer time Taffy’ to maintain the blooms coming all summer season lengthy.

New Classic Violet

	botanical title Achillea millefolium ‘New Classic Violet’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 12”-14”
	hardiness zones 4-9

‘New Classic Violet’ is a compact yarrow selection with nice warmth tolerance and might bloom into the autumn months, making this an extra-long bloomer. Flowers are an attention grabbing shade of pinkish-purple with ivory facilities, they usually retain their vivid coloration for a protracted interval. The small measurement of this plant makes it good for a border or container backyard. 

You’ll entice loads of pollinators with this candy yarrow within the backyard. The grey-green, fernlike foliage is mild and ethereal and unappealing to deer and rabbits.

Sassy Summer time Sundown

	botanical title Achillea millefolium ‘Sassy Summer time Sundown’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 2’-3’
	hardiness zones 3-8

If you need a taller and extra stately number of yarrow, ‘Sassy Summer time Sundown’ grows as much as three ft tall and produces extra-large flower umbels. The person flowers are bicolored with deep orange and yellow petals and yellow facilities. From a distance, the umbels seem to have a golden glow. 

The blue-green foliage is delicate however grows from sturdy, sturdy stems. ‘Sassy Summer time Sundown’ makes a beautiful point of interest as a mass planting and works fantastically within the cottage backyard. Layers of glowing flower umbels make this an ideal textural and dimensional aspect. 

Paprika

	botanical title Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 2’
	hardiness zones 3-9

‘Paprika’ is a mid-sized yarrow selection, reaching as much as two ft tall over the season. The flowers open a deep shade of pink with yellow facilities. Nonetheless, in contrast to ‘Crimson Velvet’, these flowers don’t retain their coloration. As an alternative, they fade to pale pink and, in the end, ivory as they age. The ensuing layers of coloration make this an additional eye-catching selection to have within the backyard. 

Yarrow crops are drought tolerant as soon as they’re established, and an excessive amount of water will result in floppy stems and leggy development. Plant your yarrow in a really well-draining location within the backyard. Coarse soil, both a barely sandy or rocky soil, will maintain this plant pleased. ‘Paprika’ will showcase its boldest colours when planted in full solar. 

Desert Eve Terracotta

	botanical title Achillea millefolium ‘Desert Eve Terracotta’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 16”-20”
	hardiness zones 4-9

Terracotta is having a second, and I’m right here for it. This delicate, wealthy shade of clay orange is soothing and earthy, and it appears to go along with the whole lot! ‘Desert Eve Terracotta’ yarrow is an enormous blooming with beautiful coloration. The blooms are pale orange streaked with deep rust and yellow accents. For a monochromatic mixture, this extra compact selection would look endlessly elegant in a terracotta pot. 

Its reasonable top makes this yarrow versatile. It seems nice as a border to help bigger crops or a mid-ground plant in a smaller footprint. If you’re constructing a meadow backyard, this can be a must-have.

The umbels, of their delicate however glowing shade of orange, have a singular look and add one thing actually particular amongst different wildflowers. If you wish to see butterflies dancing about your flowerbeds, ‘Desert Eve Terracotta’ is a superb option to make it occur. 

Firefly Peach Sky

	botanical title Achillea millefolium ‘Firefly Peach Sky’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 2’-3’
	hardiness zones 3-8

Beautiful ‘Firefly Peach Sky’ is a tall, billowy yarrow that’s good for a meadow backyard vibe. The lengthy stems sway properly in a breeze, sending delicate umbels of flowers bobbing backwards and forwards. The peachy orange shade of the flowers is exclusive and fades barely as they age, which provides one other stunning aspect to this yarrow’s look. 

The signature fernlike foliage seems actually fantastic combined in with tall grasses or different larger-leafed flowering crops. After ‘Firefly Peach Sky’ has its first bloom, lower the plant again onerous to extend branching and plant density. Deadheading yarrow helps the plant produce extra flowers, so don’t ever really feel unhealthy about trimming this plant so as to add to a floral association.

Appleblossom

	botanical title Achillea millefolium ‘Appleblossom’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 1’-2’
	hardiness zones 3-9

‘Appleblossom’ is a long-blooming selection that shares a color-changing behavior with a handful of different varieties. The slightly massive and full umbels of flowers begin out pink and fade to white, with many shades showing on the plant concurrently. When you deadhead this selection persistently, it will probably flower for as much as 5 months, from early summer season to early fall.

This can be a extra compact selection that makes a shocking border or container plant. Not solely does yarrow make a fantastic lower flower, it additionally dries very properly and is nice to be used in dried preparations.

Firefly Diamond

	botanical title Achillea millefolium ‘Firefly Diamond’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 2’-3’
	hardiness zones 3-8

When you love Queen Anne’s Lace and Ammi, this number of yarrow has a really comparable vibe and performs an identical position within the backyard. It’s, nevertheless, longer blooming, which is a good high quality. A profusion of creamy white flower umbels high off the blue-green, feathery foliage of ‘Firefly Diamond’. 

This selection makes a wonderful filler flower, as it really works properly with flowers of any coloration. Even the middle of the flowers is cream-colored, giving the umbels a lacey look. This can be a tall, upright selection with lengthy, sturdy stems which are unbelievable for chopping.

Peter Cottontail

	botanical title Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’
	solar necessities Full solar to partial shade
	top 1’-2’
	hardiness zones 3-8

This ptarmica selection has a glance that’s distinctive to our record. The flower formation for this plant is totally different from different species, because the flowers are bigger and the umbels are looser. ‘Peter Cottontail’ bears a robust resemblance to Child’s Breath (Gypsophila), with flowers which are spaced farther aside and stand on tall, skinny, branching stems. 

Peter Cottontail has totally different foliage as properly. Fairly than the fern or featherlike foliage of millefolium varieties, this one has finer, extra lanceolate leaves climbing the slender stems. Often known as Sneezewort, ‘Peter Cottontail’ is a superb filler in floral preparations and a good addition to any cottage backyard.

Moonshine

	botanical title Achillea ‘Moonshine’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 1’-2’
	hardiness zones 3-8

Moonshine is one other particular yarrow on our record and one other winner of the RHS Award of Backyard Advantage. This selection has evergreen foliage and wonderful chilly tolerance. Its fantastic feathery, shiny inexperienced foliage gives the right backdrop for good golden umbels that develop atop tall, slender stems. 

The evergreen nature of this selection signifies that it blooms earlier within the yr, with flowers popping up in late spring and blooming by way of the summer season. Moonshine dries fantastically, with its richly pigmented flowers retaining a lot of their coloration and drying to a mellow golden mustard coloration. This can be a mid-sized selection, so it really works in all kinds of areas. 

Love Parade

	botanical title Achillea sibirica subsp. camschatica ‘Love Parade’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 1’-3’
	hardiness zones 5-8

This yarrow is native to Siberia and has a decrease chilly tolerance than another varieties. Nonetheless, it’s a stunning plant with probably the most charming flowers. The shiny foliage is just like that of ‘Peter Cottontail’. Skinny, lanceolate leaves develop up sturdy, slender stems. I discover the flowers on this selection to be exceptionally charming with a contact of nostalgia. 

‘Love Parade’ has barely looser umbels of flowers, and the small flowers are delicate pink with yellow facilities. The pink coloration fades over time, making a multi-colored look. This energetic little plant is compact and really warmth tolerant. Sadly, this species is poisonous to pets, so maintain it out of attain of your valuable fur infants.

Fabric of Gold

	botanical title Achillea filipendulina ‘Fabric of Gold’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 3’-4’
	hardiness zones 3-8

This cousin of ‘Coronation Gold’ is the tallest on our record, rising as much as 4 ft tall in a season. Additionally, like its golden relative, ‘Fabric of Gold ‘is a recipient of the RHS Award of Backyard Advantage, a prestigious honor given to the loveliest of backyard crops. This beautiful fern leaf yarrow is exceptionally warmth and drought-tolerant and makes a wonderful lower or dried flower.

‘Fabric of Gold’ has dense, convex umbels of shiny yellow flowers that bloom atop tall, skinny stems. The highest parts of the stems are leafless, so the flowers are very distinguished on the high of this stately yarrow. This species has foliage that’s fragrant when crushed and is semi-evergreen.

Summerwine

	botanical title Achillea ‘Summerwine’
	solar necessities Full solar
	top 1’-2’
	hardiness zones 3-8

Rounding out our record is ‘Summerwine’, a beautiful yarrow with delicate, feathery foliage and deep, wine-red flowers. This can be a later bloomer, so it begins in summer season and blooms into the autumn months. The deep pink blossoms fade to pale pink as they age for that placing multi-tonal look that we love in a yarrow selection.

This mid-sized yarrow has the entire greatest qualities of the genus, from color-changing flowers to fernlike foliage and wonderful pest resistance. These cabernet-colored blooms may have butterflies hanging across the backyard all day.