Achillea (Yarrow)
Color Name: Firefly Amethyst
Firefly Amethyst boasts a sturdy, upright habit. Blooming mid to early summer the stunning lavender pink blooms age to a lighter pink, contrasting beautifully with the deep green foliage. This drought tolerant heat loving perennial will add a spark of color to your garden.
Planted in full sun locations, yarrow are a drought tolerant perennial that thrives in average to dry soil locations once established. Deer and rabbit resistant, Firefly Amethyst attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. This fast growing, easy to grow perennial is stunning in the garden as well as in the home as a cut or dried flower.
You'll love this collection of Yarrow due to each member's taller, more substantial presence than other Achillea on the market. Although they have a taller height, all members have sturdy flower stems that will look great throughout the season of its bloom. With a range of beautiful colors, such as yellow, red, pink, and orange, you'll definitely find something that fits your needs.
Growing Tips: Yarrow is one of the easiest perennials to grow and is a good choice for beginners. All it needs is full sun and well-drained soil. It thrives in average to poor soil and is drought tolerant once established. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be tall and floppy. After the flowers have faded, cut the plant back by half. This will likely stimulate a second flush of blooms in late summer.
Firefly Amethyst boasts a sturdy, upright habit. Blooming mid to early summer the stunning lavender pink blooms age to a lighter pink, contrasting beautifully with the deep green foliage. This drought tolerant heat loving perennial will add a spark of color to your garden.
Planted in full sun locations, yarrow are a drought tolerant perennial that thrives in average to dry soil locations once established. Deer and rabbit resistant, Firefly Amethyst attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. This fast growing, easy to grow perennial is stunning in the garden as well as in the home as a cut or dried flower.
You'll love this collection of Yarrow due to each member's taller, more substantial presence than other Achillea on the market. Although they have a taller height, all members have sturdy flower stems that will look great throughout the season of its bloom. With a range of beautiful colors, such as yellow, red, pink, and orange, you'll definitely find something that fits your needs.
Growing Tips: Yarrow is one of the easiest perennials to grow and is a good choice for beginners. All it needs is full sun and well-drained soil. It thrives in average to poor soil and is drought tolerant once established. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be tall and floppy. After the flowers have faded, cut the plant back by half. This will likely stimulate a second flush of blooms in late summer.
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 18 to 22 Inches Spread: 32 to 36 Hardy in Zone: 5, 6 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Moderate
Growth Rate |
Rapid
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Characteristics |
• Salt Tolerant • Mass Planting • Landscapes • Easy to Grow • Drought Tolerant • Cut Flower or Foilage • Border |
Attracts
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer
Rabbit
