What is Golden Tarrow?

Golden Yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum) is a cheerful, hearty California native sub-shrub with bright clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers and silvery foliage. Compact at 1–2 feet tall, it brings a burst of color to dry, sunny landscapes from spring into summer. Despite the name, it isn’t a true yarrow, but its plentiful golden flower heads resemble yarrow’s umbels. This perennial thrives on neglect—full sun, excellent drainage, and very low water once established. It is deer resistant and attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Perfect for rock gardens, native borders, and hillside plantings where it tolerates poor soils and helps prevent erosion.

Specifications

Sun Requirement

Full Sun

Soil Preference

Well-drained (sandy/rocky preferred); tolerates poor, dry soils

Soil pH

Neutral to alkaline

Time to Maturity

90–120 days (may bloom first spring if fall-sown)

Height when mature

1–2 ft

Seeding Rate

1–2 oz per 1,000 sq ft (~3–5 lbs/acre)

Planting Depth

Surface to 1/8 inch (lightly cover)

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Golden Yarrow

Eriophyllum confertiflorum | SKU: W-ERCO

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Coverage Area

Clear

Planting Aids for your Seed

Shoulder Strap Broadcast Seed Spreader-0

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Why Choose This Seed?

Bright, Sunny Blooms

Masses of golden clusters provide long-lasting color. A versatile native plant, golden yarrow thrives in a variety of poor, dry soils and is drought-tolerant once established. It blooms from late spring through fall, attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators to the garden. Gardeners love yarrow for its low maintenance and resilience in waterwise landscapes and wildflower meadows.

Drought Defying

Thrives with minimal watering—ideal for xeriscapes and rock gardens.

Pollinator & Butterfly Plant

Nectar-rich daisies attract butterflies and beneficial insects.

Deer Resistant

This hearty subshrub generally goes unbrowsed in deer-prone areas.

Easy Native Perennial

Golden yarros is a low-maintenance plant that comes back each year, even in disturbed sites.

Seed Description

Product Details

Sun/Shade

Full Sun

Height

1–2 ft

Seeding Rate

2-5 lbs/acre (1–2 oz per 1,000 sq ft)

Uses

Dry borders, rock gardens, slopes, butterfly gardens, roadside plantings

Color

Bright yellow flowers; gray-green foliage

Water

Very Low—occasional deep watering at most

Native/Introduced

Native to California

Life Form

Perennial sub-shrub (woody base)

Planting Guide

When to Start & Weed Control

Start prepping your planting area in fall, so that you are ready to seed between late September and early February, when temperatures cool and rain is on the horizon.
Weed your growing area BEFORE planting any native seeds. We recommend not only pulling visible weeds but also “flushing out” the weed seeds that are waiting in the soil. Irrigate the area and wait for weed seeds to germinate, then remove them using your method of choice. Irrigate again, wait, and perform another round of weed control. Repeat 2-3 times.

Soil Prep

Ensure your soil is as bare as possible for the maximum amount of seed-to-soil contact. If the entire area can’t be completely cleared, rake out as much dead plant material from the area as you can to create bare patches of soil for the seed to make contact with. For best results, the soil should be easily crumbled and not heavily compacted.

Seeding

It is best to seed onto slightly damp soil. If necessary, water the top 1/4 inch of soil before seeding. Scatter seed directly on the soil surface and rake gently or lightly press the seed into the soil. Do not bury the seed deeper than 1/4 inch into the soil.

Water

After planting, keep the top 1/4 inch of soil consistently moist until the seeds have germinated and the first true leaves have emerged. A good rule is to water lightly every day intul the seedlings are an inch high, then you can reduce watering to every 3 days. Skip days when it rains. Within 6 weeks after germinating, your plants should need only occasional watering. Don’t over-water your plants, especially in summer.