- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 14 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 14 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
Desert Eve™ Yellow Yarrow is not only the perfect drought-tolerant plant, but it also sports showy lemon-yellow flowers from summer to the first frost in fall. Those fluffy flowerheads will attract all pollinators to your garden and are perfect for adding a shot of color to a naturalized or cultivated garden border. Achillea millefolium ’DESYEL’ has a densely branched habit that needs little maintenance after planting and is a great first-time native plant for new gardeners.
Insects, hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths are all attracted to the yarrow's nectar during its exceptionally long flowering season. Adding yarrow to a kitchen garden helps to attract pollinators and increase yields of some fruits and vegetables. The first flowers appear late in spring as the spring bulbs and early perennials are winding down for the year. The brilliant color and strong straight stems of yarrow flowers are fabulous for cut or dried flower arrangements and should be included in a cut-flower garden design. Deer avoid browsing the ferny foliage and flowers, and rabbits are rarely a nuisance for yarrow.
Desert Eve™ Yellow Yarrow Care
Plant yarrow in a location with good drainage year-round. Avoid areas with seasonal flooding, which can cause root rot. Full sun is needed for vigorous flowering and dense growth. The soil pH should be slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. Provide consistent water after planting to establish a strong root system. After establishing, yarrow is extremely drought tolerant, only needing supplemental watering during long stretches of heat and drought. Fertilizing is rarely needed for yarrow. Overfeeding with high-nitrogen formulas encourages dense foliage growth at the expense of flower formation.
Desert Eve™ Yarrow does not require pruning or pinching. The plants naturally develop dense branching and are not likely to set many viable seeds. Remove any spent growth in the spring as new green growth emerges. Leaving the top growth through the winter not only helps to protect the growing crown but also allows non-migrating birds and other small animals to use the plant for shelter and food. Divide yarrow every 2-3 years to encourage vigorous growth and increase your plant stock.
Desert Eve™ Yellow Yarrow Spacing
Desert Eve™ Yarrow has a medium growth habit of 14-18 inches tall and wide. Space plants 12 inches apart when planting among other perennials or in multiples. Single plants grown in containers will require at least an 8-inch diameter pot.
Desert Eve™ Yellow Yarrow Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 14 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 14 - 18 Inches |
| Spacing: 14 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Early summer to fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Gray-green |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer, Disease |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Desert Eve™ Yellow Yarrow |
| Other Name(s): Allheal, Bloodwort |
| Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium 'Desyel' |
- SKU:
- 123PLA1513-npn
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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