Achillea filipendulina (Asteraceae)                                         

An upright, drought tolerant, perennial, native to Europe but has naturalized throughout North America. The finely dissected leaves resemble those of a fern and are easily identified in the seedling stage. The small mustard yellow flowers are tightly compact forming a disc shaped head usually affixed to a single stem. Prefers light, rich soils in full sun.

Suggested Use: Slopes, hillsides, mixtures, borders.
Miscellaneous: An attractive variety for floral arrangements with a vase life of 10 to 14 days. Cut when half the flowers are fully open.

Average Planting Success: 50%