Strawberry Seduction Yarrow (Achillea 'Strawberry Seduction')
ah-KILL-lee-ah 'Strawberry Seduction'
|
Deciduous Perennial Upright
|
|
|
|
Available May 9
Size |
Notes |
Price |
Availability |
#1 gallon |
Field
|
$10.65 |
|
|
|
Experience the allure of 'Strawberry Seduction,' featuring stunning clusters of strawberry-red flowers with golden centers that create a captivating domed canopy above a compact clump of gray-green foliage. |
Achillea 'Strawberry Seduction' is a hybrid perennial yarrow known for its striking appearance and resilience in various climates. This cultivar features large clusters of vibrant strawberry-red flowers with golden centers, which bloom from June to frost, creating a stunning display above its compact, upright clump of gray-green foliage. It typically reaches a height of about 24 inches and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3a to 8b. 'Strawberry Seduction' is particularly valued for its drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators, making it an excellent choice for gardens focused on sustainability and biodiversity. Additionally, it adapts well to a variety of soil conditions, including acidic and alkaline soils, and prefers full sun.
|
Pros
- Wide range of colors
- Sun-loving
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Great cut flower
|
Cons
- Will not tolerate shade
- Susceptible to Powdery Mildew (Water the soil instead of the foliage and give them space to grow for air flow will help prevent diseases.)
|
|
Plant Data |
Mature Size |
12 - 24 inches
tall. 18 - 24 inches
wide.
|
Growth Rate |
Fast |
Moisture Tolerance |
Dry - Medium: Moderate
|
Zones |
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
|
Tags |
Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growth Rate, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden Full Sun Perennials, New and Unique Perennials, Pink or Red Flowering Perennials, Summer Blooming Perennials
|
Bloom Period |
June-September
|
Flower Color |
Red
|
|
Most Popular Plants |
|
|
More Info from Experts |
|
Commonly Planted with...
Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Nepeta, Agastache, Lavender, Coreopsis, Sedum, Phlox, Calamintha.
|
Photos of This with...
Moonshine Yarrow,
New Vintage White Yarrow,
Little Moonshine Yarrow,
Sunny Seduction Yarrow,
Chicagoland Green Boxwood,
Red Rooster Leatherleaf Sedge,
Dalmatian Purple Foxglove,
Strawberry Candy Daylily,
Frosted Violet Coral Bells,
Endless Summer Summer Crush Hydrangea,
Munstead English Lavender,
Tina Sargent Crabapple,
Walker's Low Catmint,
David Garden Phlox,
Cherry Red Double Knock Out Rose,
Lacey Blue Russian Sage,
Schizophragma Rose Sensation,
Soft Cloud Stonecrop,
Thundercloud Stonecrop,
Petite Jenny Ragged Robin,
Dark Blue Moody Blues Speedwell,
Pink Moody Blues Speedwell,
|
|