Serbian Yarrow
Serbian yarrow is a dainty-looking plant, but is tough as nails.
It grows as a tidy mounding cushion of toothed, silver-grey leaves. In late spring to early summer, small white flowers grow on top of erect stalks.
Since it's a small mounding plant, it works well in rock gardens and small spaces. Serbian yarrow is well suited to hot, sunny locations.
Serbian Yarrow
Serbian yarrow is a dainty-looking plant, but is tough as nails.
It grows as a tidy mounding cushion of toothed, silver-grey leaves. In late spring to early summer, small white flowers grow on top of erect stalks.
Since it's a small mounding plant, it works well in rock gardens and small spaces. Serbian yarrow is well suited to hot, sunny locations.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Achillea ageratifolia subsp. serbica
Pronunciation
ak-ih-LEE-a AH-ger-at-ih-FOHL-ee-ah
Mature Height
4 to 8 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 15 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
white
Bloom time
May to June
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Greece and Bulgaria
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Serbian yarrow has been an impressive performer at the Cottonwood Creek Demonstration Garden. It is planted in the central rock garden.
It has thrived, regardless of drought conditions. It has a tidy, uniform appearance and attractive flowers.
Maintenance
Remove spent flowers and stalks after blooming so the pretty silver leaves are visible.