Achillea ’Firefly Amethyst’ ~ Firefly Amethyst Yarrow

Achillea ’Firefly Amethyst’ ~ Firefly Amethyst YarrowFirefly Amethyst Yarrow is a compact basal clumping herbaceous perennial with delicate, aromatic fern like foliage. Flat clusters of long lasting bright lavender pink flowers that age to pale pink bloom on stiff stalks rise above the foliage in summer. An excellent cut flower that retains color when dried. Heat and drought tolerant. Prefers full sun and well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Eurasia Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 2. 5' 3' Spacing: 3'

Firefly Amethyst Yarrow is a compact basal-clumping herbaceous perennial with delicate, aromatic fern-like foliage.  Flat clusters of long-lasting bright lavender pink flowers that age to pale pink bloom on stiff stalks rise above the foliage in summer.  An excellent cut flower that retains color when dried.  Heat and drought tolerant.  Prefers full sun and well-drained soils. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Stems tend to flop if grown in rich, moist soils. Can cut back in spring before bloom to reduce height, or after to encourage additional bloom.  Stem rot, rust, and powdery mildew can be an occasional issue.  

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, Cutting Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Fountain Grass

 IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, 'Firefly Amethyst' Yarrow

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.