Parker fern-leaf yarrow
Achillea filipendulina 'Parker'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Golden yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Parker' fern-leaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina 'Parker') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It forms a clump 36 to 48 inches tall and 24 to 36 inches wide, and golden yellow blooms attract butterflies. The plant tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Cat's Pajamas nepeta, Blue grama, and Panicle hydrangea.