Achillea 'Strawberry Seduction' is an eye catching perennial that brings vibrant, strawberry red blooms to your garden throughout the summer and fall. With its long bloom time, drought tolerance, and ability to attract pollinators, it’s perfect for low maintenance eco friendly gardens.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Summer through fall (June to October)
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soils (tolerates dry and rocky soils)
Watering Needs: Drought-tolerant once established, requires minimal watering
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant due to its aromatic foliage
NATIVE STATUS
Cultivar of Achillea millefolium, which is native to North America. Though not a true native, it shares many of the ecological benefits of its wild progenitor, such as attracting pollinators and supporting local wildlife.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- The bright, nectar rich flowers are especially attractive to butterflies, including species like Swallowtails, Red Admirals, and Painted Ladies. These butterflies visit the flowers to feed, helping with pollination in the garden while offering vibrant color and movement.
Bees & Hoverflies
- Honeybees, bumblebees, and other native bees are frequent visitors to the flowers. Hoverflies gravitate toward the blooms, aiding in natural pest control by feeding on aphids and other small insects.
Birds
- As the flowers fade, the seed heads provide an important food source for goldfinches, sparrows, and other seed-eating birds during the late fall and winter months.
SPACING & LANDSCAPE USE
Spacing Recommendations
- Grows to a height of around 18 - 24 inches and spreads similarly. Space plants 18 - 24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and to accommodate the plant's full spread as it matures.
Landscape Uses
- Perfect for front borders, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows. Its bold color makes it a striking addition to pollinator gardens and xeriscapes. It's also a great option for cut flower gardens, as it produces long lasting blooms that hold up well in arrangements. Works beautifully as a groundcover in sunny, well drained areas, and it is ideal for low maintenance and water wise landscapes.
COMPANION PLANTS
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Echinacea (Coneflower) - The purple or pink blooms of Echinacea pair beautifully with the bold strawberry red flowers of Achillea 'Strawberry Seduction'. Both plants are pollinator magnets, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
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Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) - Rudbeckia's sunny yellow flowers contrast wonderfully with the vibrant red of Achillea. Both are drought-tolerant and attract a variety of pollinators, making them ideal companions for water wise or low maintenance gardens.
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Coreopsis (Tickseed) - The yellow blooms of Coreopsis provide a cheerful contrast to the red tones of Achillea 'Strawberry Seduction'. Both plants thrive in well drained, dry soils and support pollinators.
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Salvia (Sage) - Salvia's blue or purple flowers create a stunning contrast to Achillea's red blooms, and both plants are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Salvia also complements Achillea's drought tolerance, making them ideal companions in sunny, dry gardens.
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Lavender (Lavandula) - The purple flowers of Lavender pair beautifully with Achillea's red blooms, providing a harmonious color contrast. Both plants have aromatic foliage, which deters deer and attracts bees and butterflies.
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Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) - The warm, red and orange blooms of Gaillardia contrast nicely with the cool tones of Achillea’s silvery foliage and red flowers, creating an eye catching color combination. Both plants are drought-tolerant and draw pollinators.