Achillea 'Sunny Seduction'
Achillea 'Sunny Seduction' is a compact yarrow with sturdy upright stems topped by large clusters of butter yellow flowers that gradually soften to pastel yellow as they mature. Its finely textured gray green foliage and long summer bloom make it a bright and reliable choice for sunny borders while also providing excellent flowers for cutting and drying.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained soil; tolerates dry and poor soils
Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant
Native Status
Achillea 'Sunny Seduction' is a cultivated selection of yarrow derived from Achillea millefolium, a species native to North America and widely distributed across much of the continent. This named cultivar was selected for its compact habit, sturdy stems, and long lasting yellow flowers.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies throughout its long summer bloom with broad clusters of nectar rich flowers that provide an easy landing platform.
Hummingbirds
- Draws hummingbirds to its abundant yellow flowers which provide a useful nectar source during the summer.
Bees
- Supports native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which visit the dense flower clusters for nectar and pollen.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow the sturdy stems and spreading foliage to develop without crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and massed displays where its long bloom season and bright yellow flowers create lasting summer color.
Companion Plants
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Adds airy lavender flower spikes that create a pleasing color contrast with Sunny Seduction's yellow blooms.
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Provides strong upright flowers and extended pollinator interest alongside the long blooming yarrow.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Brings deep violet flower spikes that contrast with the soft yellow flower clusters.
- Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Adds fine upright grass texture and warm seasonal color to complement the yarrow's gray green foliage.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Echoes the sunny yellow flowers while providing a lighter and more delicate texture in the foreground.