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New Vintage Violet Yarrow

New Vintage Violet Yarrow

ACHILLEA millefolium 'New Vintage Violet'

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Ships as 4"

For landscaping

The New Vintage Violet Yarrow plants we currently have in stock are meant to be planted in the ground or a raised garden bed. They may be woody, going deciduous, or simply outgrowing their 4" pots. Got it
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Common Name(s)
Yarrow, Common or Western Yarrow, Milfoil
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Perennial Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
1'–2'
Max Spread
12"-18"
Special Features
California Native, Cut flowers
Bloom Season
Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Mounding, Clumping, Compact
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Pink, Purple
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Green, Purple/Black
Themes
Gothic, Sunset
Genus
Achillea
Family
Asteraceae
Ship Size
4"

New Vintage Violet Yarrow (Achillea millefolium New Vintage Violet) brings a sophisticated, bold color palette to the rugged world of drought-tolerant perennials. A high-performance selection of the native species, this variety is prized for its intense violet-magenta blooms that maintain their rich color far longer than older cultivars.

As a standout member of the Achillea genus, the New Vintage series is specifically bred for a compact, tidy habit and exceptional reblooming capabilities. From spring through fall, it produces upright clusters of vivid flowers that are a primary nectar source for butterflies. Its evergreen, fern-like foliage is remarkably tough—tolerating heat, drought, fire, and even heavy clay soils. Because it stays in a neat clump, it is an ideal choice for decorative pots, garden borders, or used as a colorful accent in rock gardens.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Vibrant Violet-Magenta Blooms: Offers a deep, saturated color that provides a stunning contrast in sunny landscapes.
  • Compact & Tidy Growth: Stays small and bushy (12–14 inches), making it perfect for containers and small garden spaces.
  • Extreme Resilience: Highly resistant to deer, heat, and drought; thrives in poor or clay-heavy soils.
  • Continuous Bloom Cycle: Bred to rebloom reliably from spring until the first frost of autumn.
  • Pollinator Friendly: A magnet for butterflies and bees, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.

This 4-inch healthy live plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires very little maintenance once established. Its sturdy, upright habit and soft, textured foliage make it a versatile performer for any water-wise gardener. Hardy in USDA Zone 5, New Vintage Violet is a reliable favorite for those seeking high-impact, low-effort color.

New Vintage Violet Yarrow