Firefly Amethyst yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Firefly Amethyst'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Firefly Amethyst' yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Firefly Amethyst') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet soil of most types. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. The fragrant plants grow fast and tolerate drought and salt.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Shasta daisy, and Bee balm.