Coronation Gold Yarrow
Coronation Gold yarrow is a tough perennial flower grown for its bold, upright flower clusters.
It grows in clumps of finely divided leaves with strong leafy, green stems. It tolerates hot, dry neglected sites well. Bigger than moonshine yarrow, it is a good choice where a tall, upright flower is desired. Great for full sun locations.
'Coronation Gold' may spread by seed in the landscape. Unwanted seedlings may need to be pulled.
Coronation Gold Yarrow
Coronation Gold yarrow is a tough perennial flower grown for its bold, upright flower clusters.
It grows in clumps of finely divided leaves with strong leafy, green stems. It tolerates hot, dry neglected sites well. Bigger than moonshine yarrow, it is a good choice where a tall, upright flower is desired. Great for full sun locations.
'Coronation Gold' may spread by seed in the landscape. Unwanted seedlings may need to be pulled.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Achillea 'Coronation Gold'
Pronunciation
uh-KILL-ee-a
Mature Height
36 to 42 in.
Mature Spread
18 to 24 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow
Bloom time
mid- to late summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Caucasus
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 9,000 ft.
Performance
Coronation Gold yarrow has been a good performer both at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden and throughout Colorado Springs. Its deep yellow flowers and tall height make it a nice addition to landscapes. Too much shade or water can cause it to flop.
Maintenance
Leave the brown flower clusters on the plant for winter interest and cut them back in spring. Divide regularly to maintain vigor.
See in a landscape
Blue grama was a great solution to a tough problem in this landscape. This yard had too much square footage for the homeowner to easily maintain a traditional landscape while committing to lower water use. Since the grass area had infrequent traffic, and full sun, it was an excellent candidate for seeding a blue grama turf that requires less water and maintenance after establishment. Temporary irrigation was installed in order to establish the seed, and will then be removed and the blue grama lawn will receive natural precipitation and watering from a sprinkler only when needed. However, if a dense blue grama lawn is desired, a sprinkler system is recommended. On the far end of the yard is the DIY patio complete with a berm for planting colorful perennials and creating privacy.