The Goldenbush and Yarrow are in bloom now all over the Northern California coast where we live especially on top of the small to large cliffs along coastal trails everywhere right now over looking the ocean.
Golden Yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum)
- Appearance: Features lacy, silver-gray foliage and clusters of bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers.
- Size: Grows in compact, mounded clumps about 1 to 2 feet tall and wide.
- Care: Thrives in full sun and very well-draining soil. It needs almost no water once established.
- Wildlife: It is a magnet for butterflies and other local pollinators.
- Resources: Learn more about where this plant grows at the Calscape Golden Yarrow guide.
Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
- Appearance: Features flat, table-like clusters of small flowers. While traditionally white, bright yellow garden varieties like Moonshine are very popular.
- Size: Usually grows 1 to 3 feet tall.
- Care: Requires full sun and handles poor, dry soil very well.
- Uses: It has a long history in traditional herbal medicine for treating cuts and fevers.
- Wildlife: The flat flower heads provide perfect landing pads for bees and butterflies.
- Resources: Read about how these plants benefit the garden in the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources article.
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Golden yarrow is a fast growing plant that takes full sun and well-draining soil. It needs very little water, a maximum of two times per month in summer once ...
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What not to plant next to yarrow?
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Specific plants to avoid placing next to yarrow include:
- Shade and Moisture-Lovers: Plants like hostas, coral bells (heuchera), and astilbe require deep shade and moist, rich soil, which will cause yarrow roots to rot and stunt its growth.
- Creeping Vines:Cucumbers and similar sprawling vines can quickly climb over low-growing yarrow, blocking its essential sunlight.
For best results in your garden beds, review the Yarrow Companion Plants guide for companion plants that share its preference for hot, sunny, and dry conditions.
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