Pink Grapefruit Yarrow

Achillea millefolium 'Pink Grapefruit'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: This hardy perennial forms large mounds of fern-like foliage that bloom with lavender pink florets throughout the summer. This variety stays relatively compact in its form. It tolerates many soil types but prefers to dry out between waterings.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Winter Interest
Plant Care: Perennial - Winter Interest (soft-stemmed plants that retain ornamental value during winter dormancy and regrow in spring): Leave stems up through the winter to provide interest. Cut back stems to a mound in the spring to allow new growth.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 12-24" tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • Garden Entrance
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter