Anthea Yarrow is an upright, clump-forming, compact hybrid yarrow noted for its deeply-dissected, fern-like, aromatic, silvery-gray foliage and its clusters of long-lasting, pale yellow flowers which appear in dense, flattened, umbels throughout the summer. Flower stems are stiff and rise 1 to 2 feet tall. 'Anthea' is very similar to its A. 'Moonshine' parent, except it is more upright, has paler yellow flowers and has better resistance to foliar diseases. Plant grows to about 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.
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.