Achillea 'Desert Eve Light Yellow' (Common Names: Desert Eve Yarrow, Light Yellow Yarrow)

Detailed Description:
Achillea 'Desert Eve Light Yellow' is a compact, easy-to-grow perennial that dazzles with clusters of soft, light-yellow flowers. At full growth, it forms a bushy mound of finely divided, fern-like, grey-green foliage. The delicate, flat-topped flower heads rise on sturdy stems, creating a lovely contrast against the foliage. Known for its heat and drought tolerance, this yarrow variety brings a soft, natural look to garden borders or wildflower meadows, with long-lasting blooms that are also perfect for cutting.

Flowering Period:
Expect blooms from early summer to late summer (June to August), as 'Desert Eve Light Yellow' provides an extended season of soft yellow color in your garden. Its long-lasting flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Plant Height:
At full maturity, this plant grows to about 30-40 cm in height, making it perfect for mid-border plantings or as part of a mixed perennial bed. Its compact size also makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or containers.

Planting Location:
Achillea 'Desert Eve Light Yellow' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s highly tolerant of poor soil and dry conditions, making it ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, or wildflower meadows. It’s also perfect for planting in coastal or dry gardens, where other plants may struggle.

Best Uses:
This versatile plant is perfect for adding soft color to garden borders, rockeries, or naturalized areas like meadows. Its flowers are excellent for cutting, both fresh and dried, and they provide wonderful texture and color to floral arrangements. The compact habit of 'Desert Eve Light Yellow' makes it ideal for containers, too.

Care Tips:
Achillea 'Desert Eve Light Yellow' is easy to care for. Plant it in well-drained soil and water moderately, especially during dry spells. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage further flowering and keep the plant looking tidy. Once established, it requires little water, making it an excellent choice for drought-tolerant gardens. Every few years, divide the clumps in spring or autumn to maintain the plant’s vigor.

Interesting Facts:
Did you know? Yarrow has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used to treat wounds. The genus name Achillea is derived from the Greek hero Achilles, who is said to have used yarrow to heal his soldiers’ injuries. The 'Desert Eve' series is celebrated for its compact habit and vibrant, long-lasting blooms, ideal for both ornamental and practical garden uses.