Milly Rock™ Rose Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'FLORACHRO1')

Milly Rock™ Rose Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'FLORACHRO1') is a compact, mounding perennial with upright stems and deeply divided, aromatic green foliage. Flat clusters of deep rose-pink flowers bloom from late spring into summer and may rebloom with deadheading.

The flowers make attractive cut stems and retain their color when dried. Plant in a sunny bed or container where the pink blooms can contrast with fine-textured grasses or rosemary.

Growing details

• Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
• Mature size: 1–1.5 feet tall and 0.5–1 foot wide
• Spacing: Approximately 1 foot apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Flowers: Deep rose-pink clusters from late spring into summer
• Tolerance: Heat and drought

Care and garden use

This low-maintenance perennial can develop floppy stems in rich, moist soil. Taller stems may need staking if grown in light shade. Deadhead after flowering to encourage additional blooms. Watch for occasional stem rot, rust, and powdery mildew.

Use in grouped plantings, rock gardens, water-wise landscapes, cutting gardens, and containers. Pair with rosemary or dwarf fountain grass for contrasting forms.

Image credits: Patrick Standish, Pink Yarrow (1129906561), CC BY 2.0; Ryan Hodnett, Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) - Guelph, Ontario 2014-07-23, CC BY-SA 4.0. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.