Desert Eve™ Yellow Yarrow

Light Needs

Full Sun

(6+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

1 Foot

Mature Spread

1 Foot

Growing Zones

4 to 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.

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Compare flower color, mature size, and the traits that distinguish each Desert Eve™ Yarrow.

Variety	Flowers	Mature Size	Best For	Why Choose It
Desert Eve™ Red Yarrow	Brick red, aging to orange-red and buff	16–20" H × 18–24" W	Hot-color borders and covering more ground	Widest spread; several sunset shades on one plant
Desert Eve™ Rose Yarrow	Deep rose with golden-yellow centers	14–18" H × 14–18" W	Cottage gardens and pastel pollinator plantings	Softest color, set off by gray-green foliage
Desert Eve™ Yellow Yarrow	Clear lemon yellow	14–18" H × 14–18" W	Contrast with blue and purple flowers	Brightest color in the series
Desert Eve™ Yarrow Collection	One each of red, rose, and yellow	About 18" H × 18" W per plant	Sunset-mix drifts and 16"+ containers	All three colors in one order

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