Achillea Coronation Gold is a stunning perennial grown in zones 3-9. Its golden yellow disk-shaped flowers and gray-green foliage make it a must-have for any garden.
Gorgeous Achillea Coronation Gold
Gorgeous Achillea Coronation Gold is a beautiful and popular cultivar of yarrow. It is known for its bright yellow flowers, long blooming season, and drought tolerance. It is a hybrid of Achillea filipendulina and Achillea clypeolata.
Achillea Coronation Gold grows to a height of 2-3 feet and a width of 18-24 inches. It has a mounding habit and is covered in dense, fern-like foliage. The leaves are silvery-green and have a pleasant aroma.
Achillea Coronation Gold blooms from midsummer to late fall with clusters of small, flat-topped flowers that are arranged in dense corymbs. The flowers are a bright mustard yellow color and are highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
Achillea Coronation Gold is a low-maintenance plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Achillea Coronation Gold is a good choice for borders, mass plantings, and containers. It is also a popular choice for butterfly gardens and wildflower meadows.
Here are some tips for growing Achillea Coronation Gold:
- Plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth.
- Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Achillea Coronation Gold is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add a touch of color, fragrance, and wildlife to any garden.
Growing Zones: 4-8 outdoors
Mature Height: | 8-10 ft. |
Sunlight: | Full Partial |
Mature width: | 8-10 ft. |
Botanical Name: | Forsythia x intermedia |
Growth Rate: | Fast |