Achillea 'Deep Rose'
Achillea millefolium 'Deep Rose' is a compact yarrow with fern like gray green foliage and broad clusters of deep rose flowers that rise above the foliage from late spring through summer. Its heat and drought tolerance make it an easy choice for sunny gardens while the long lasting blooms provide strong color for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements.
Height & Spread: 14 - 18 in x 14 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Average to poor well drained soil
Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant
Native Status
Achillea millefolium is native to parts of North America as well as Europe and Asia. 'Deep Rose' is a cultivated selection chosen for its compact habit and deep rose flowers while retaining the pollinator value of the species.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies including Painted Ladies and other nectar seeking species while also serving as a host plant for Painted Lady caterpillars.
Bees
- Attracts native bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators which gather nectar and pollen from its broad flower clusters.
Birds
- Provides seeds that can be used by small birds and its foliage has also been used by some birds as nesting material.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 14 - 18 in apart to allow the compact mounding habit to develop without crowding neighboring plants.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, meadow plantings, and containers where its deep rose blooms provide bold summer color and its fine foliage adds texture.
Companion Plants
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds upright violet flower spikes that create a strong color contrast with the deep rose blooms.
- Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Provides upright grass texture and warm seasonal color that complements yarrow's fine foliage.
- Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower) - Extends the summer display with larger flowers and additional pollinator appeal.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Adds airy lavender color and a taller form that balances the compact habit of yarrow.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Brings fine textured foliage and bright yellow flowers that contrast with the deep rose flower clusters.