Achillea filipendulina ‘Cloth of Gold’ is an easy to grow plant which tolerates a fair amount of neglect which makes it a very versatile plant for use in many situations. It does require full sun for best
Achillea filipendulina ‘Cloth of Gold’ is an easy to grow plant which tolerates a fair amount of neglect which makes it a very versatile plant for use in many situations. It does require full sun for best flower production, but this is little to ask for such a grand reward.
‘Cloth of Gold’ grows to around 120cm (4ft) tall. The foliage of this herbaceous perennial has a fern-like appearance are numerously produced and are beautiful in their own right.
The flowers are arranged in corymbs, the flat-topped flower clusters are surprisingly rigid, almost hard. Blooming from mid to late summer, the flowers are of rich 'old gold' yellow colour, and are very large, often 13cm (5in) or more across.
Achillea works as an accent, specimen, or in mass planting. They are suitable for cut flowers production and make excellent dried flowers. Hardy to -30°C.(-20°F.) and drought proof, the plants will takes most climates and most kinds of soil as long as it is well drained.
Achillea will attract many species of pollinating insects to your garden during the summer and certain species of birds will also use it to line their n