Serbian yarrow
Achillea serbica
Serbian yarrow (Achillea serbica) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 4–6 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Silver evergreen mat; white blooms in June. Hellstrip favorite.
low water4–6 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistantToxic to dogs
At a glance
- Botanical name
- Achillea serbica
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 4–6 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.5
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- white
- Bloom time
- early summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Good for
- hellstrip, slope
Planting & establishment
Water weekly first summer. Tough silver mat once established.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Serbian yarrow good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Serbian yarrow is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Serbian yarrow get?
- It matures to about 4–6 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Serbian yarrow need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Serbian yarrow safe for dogs?
- No — Serbian yarrow is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
