'Cloth of Gold' is a yarrow cultivar with a stiff, erect habit, growing about 3 to 4 feet tall and about half as wide. It has elegant, deeply-cut, fern-like, deep green leaves. Foliage has a spicy odor when crushed. Flowers are yellow, plate-like, dense, clusters. Good as a cut or dried flower. Long summer bloom period may be extended by prompt removal of faded flower heads. An impressive perennial for a sunny border.
Many different cultivars of Yarrow are available, with different flower colors, including yellows, reds, peaches, and pinks. Yarrow makes a good ground cover when mowed, and tolerates a fair amount of foot traffic. Divide in the spring every few years as the centers can sometimes melt out. Grow in full sun to part shade in well drained soils. Tolerates clay soils. Yarrows are best not planted next to slower-growing and smaller perennials, as they may overtake and overwhelm them.