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Achillea tomentosa * Woolly Yarrow

The fuzzy gray green leaves of Achillea tomentosa are great to walk on. They feel good between the toes. The bright yellow flowers hold for a long time. The fragrant foliage is about 2" tall and gradually spreads in width over the years. The flowers grow on stalks up to 2" tall. I often use the Wooly Yarrow as a groundcover between stepping stones. Where there is foot traffic the leaves of Achillea tomentosa get a little smaller. Achillea tomentosa is a nectar source for the Checkerspot Butterfly species and the Painted Lady Butterfly, Mormon Metalmark, California Common Ringlet, Northern White Skipper, and the White Checkered Skipper and is a great addition to the butterfly garden.

Achillea tomentosa, Woolly Yarrow

Side view Flowers and foliage of Achillea tomentosa the Woolly Yarrow. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.

Achillea tomentosa, Woolly Yarrow

Top View flowers and foliage of Achillea tomentosa the Woolly Yarrow, lenscap for scale.

A list of the Yarrow's featured on this site:
Achillea Apple Blossom * Apple Blossom Yarrow
Achillea Cerise Queen * Cerise Queen Yarrow
Achillea clavennae * Silver Yarrow
Achillea Desert Paprika * Desert Paprika Yarrow
Achillea filipendulina Coronation Gold * Coronation Gold Yarrow
Achillea Hoffnung * Hoffnung Yarrow
Achillea kellereri * Keller's Yarrow
Achillea lanulosa * Mountain Yarrow
Achillea Moonshine * Moonshine Yarrow
Achillea Paprika * Paprika Yarrow
Achillea Pomegranate * Pomegranate Yarrow
Achillea ptarmica * Pearl Yarrow
Achillea Salmon Beauty * Salmon Beauty Yarrow
Achillea Sonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast Yarrow
Achillea Terracotta Terracotta Yarrow
Achillea The Beacon * The Beacon Yarrow
Achillea tomentosa * Woolly Yarrow