PW® Firefly Fuchsia Yarrow (Achillea 'Firefly Fuchsia')

Firefly Fuchsia Yarrow (Achillea 'Firefly Fuchsia') is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with delicate, aromatic, deep green fern-like foliage. Flat clusters of long-lasting deep fuchsia-pink flowers with creamy centers bloom in summer, softening to light pink as they age.

The flowers make excellent cut stems and retain their color when dried. Plant this heat- and drought-tolerant perennial in a sunny border or cutting garden, paired with rosemary or fountain grass for contrasting textures.

Growing details

• Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
• Mature size: 1.5–2 feet tall and 2–2.5 feet wide
• Spacing: Approximately 2.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Flowers: Deep fuchsia-pink clusters with creamy centers, aging to light pink in summer
• Foliage: Aromatic, fern-like deep green leaves

Care and garden use

This low-maintenance perennial can develop floppy stems in rich, moist soil. Cut back in spring before flowering to reduce height, or after flowering to encourage additional blooms. Watch for occasional stem rot, rust, and powdery mildew.

Use in grouped plantings, borders, naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, rock gardens, water-wise landscapes, cutting gardens, or containers with good drainage.

Image credit: Prides Corner, Achillea x 'Firefly Fuchsia'. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.