Achillea millefolium 'Vintage Violet'

Achillea millefolium 'Vintage Violet'

$12.95

Achillea millefolium 'Vintage Violet' is a compact yarrow selection with clusters of rich violet purple flowers held above finely textured fern like foliage from late spring through summer. Its upright habit, long bloom period, and drought tolerance make it a dependable choice for sunny borders while providing valuable nectar for pollinators.

Height & Spread: 12 - 14 in x 12 - 18 in

Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well drained soil; tolerates poor dry conditions

Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant

Native Status

This cultivar is a selected form of Achillea millefolium, a species native to North America and widely distributed throughout the continent. New Vintage Violet was bred for compact growth, improved flowering, and strong garden performance while retaining the ecological value of the species.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts Painted Ladies, Swallowtails, and other nectar seeking butterflies which visit the broad flower clusters throughout the bloom season.

Bees

  • Supports native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which gather nectar and pollen from its dense flower heads.

Beneficial Insects

  • Provides a valuable food source for predatory insects such as hoverflies and parasitic wasps which help support a balanced garden ecosystem.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 12 - 18 in apart to create a full display while maintaining good airflow around the foliage.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for sunny borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and pollinator plantings where its violet blooms and fine foliage add long lasting color.

Companion Plants

  • Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds upright purple flower spikes that complement the violet blooms while attracting additional pollinators.
  • Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower) - Provides bold summer flowers and combines well with yarrow’s fine textured foliage.
  • Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Adds native grass structure and seasonal color contrast around the compact habit.
  • Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Creates a soft spreading texture with blue purple flowers that pair well with the violet tones.
  • Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Provides airy lavender flower stems that extend the cool color palette in sunny landscapes.

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