Red Velvet yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
RHS AGM 2014
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Red Velvet' yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and cut flower use. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Give it room, since it grows fast.
Pairs well with Blanket flower, Blue grama, and Hansa rose.