Achillea filipendulina Fragrant, fern-like foliage, and cheerful, long-lasting flowers make this an enduring favorite. It is quite a bit taller and brighter than the Common White Yarrow. Beautiful en masse, or as a border plant. Native to the Caucasus mountains, Gold Yarrow has long been cultivated because of its fragrant fern-like foliage, and cheerful, long lasting flowers. Gold Yarrow grows taller and blooms sooner than the other colors of Yarrow, and it is not as invasive. It is a perfect border plant, and is also beautiful en masse.