PW® Firefly Red Pop Yarrow (Achillea 'Firefly Red Pop')

Firefly Red Pop Yarrow (Achillea 'Firefly Red Pop') is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with delicate, aromatic, silvery-green fern-like foliage. Flat clusters of long-lasting, bright cherry-red flowers with yellow centers bloom in summer.

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: 2–2.5 feet tall and wide
• Spacing: Approximately 2.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Flowers: Cherry-red clusters with yellow centers in summer
• Foliage: Aromatic, fern-like silvery-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 Red Pop'. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.