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'Yaak' Yarrow (Achillea milleflolium var. 'Yaak') is a tough, low-growing native groundcover perfect for Utah landscapes seeking a water-wise alternative. With soft, gray-green foliage that forms a dense, walkable mat, it thrives between flagstones, along pathways, and in open areas as either a lawn addition or alternative. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, Yaak spreads gently by rhizomes to suppress weeds, needs little irrigation once established, and offers delicate white summer blooms that attract pollinators. Ideal for full sun to part shade, this resilient native is a beautiful, functional choice for replacing lawn with something more sustainable. To maintain the most compact appearance, we recommend mowing every several weeks at about a 4" height to keep the Yaak from sending up woody stems and flowering at a taller height.
1 Groundcover Flat is 32 plants.
Yaak Yarrow
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish) or Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Mature Size: Usually 4 - 6" tall, but our trial gardens have observed that more regular irrigation and no mowing can result in taller flowering heights up to 25". Compact nature of the plant is better maintained by less supplemental irrigation and mowing or cutting to remove flower stalks.
Spacing: 6-9" apart
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Season: June - August
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Moderately
Soils: Prefers well-draining sand or loam soils, but will tolerate clay if not overwatered
Plants in the genus Achillea are host species for 12 known native pollinators. They are also an important nectar source for many pollinators.