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Strawberry Seduction Yarrow
Achillea Strawberry Seduction
Strawberry Seduction Yarrow is one of those perennials that earns its space because it gives you bold color, pollinator activity, and real garden toughness in one plant. The red blooms are showy without being fussy, the foliage has a soft fern-like texture, and once it settles in, it handles sun, heat, and dry conditions with very little drama. I especially like it planted in groups, where the strawberry-red flowers can repeat along a border and draw butterflies into the garden.
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Bold Red Color for Sunny Perennial Gardens
Strawberry-red blooms with golden centers.
Strawberry Seduction Yarrow brings rich red flower clusters to the summer garden, accented by warm golden centers that give each bloom extra depth and brightness. The flat-topped flowers rise above finely textured foliage, creating a colorful, airy look that works beautifully in sunny borders and cottage-style plantings.
A pollinator-friendly perennial with lasting appeal.
This Achillea is a strong choice for butterfly gardens, bee-friendly plantings, and pollinator borders. Its broad flower clusters provide easy landing pads for beneficial insects, while the long bloom season helps keep the garden active and colorful through the warm months.
Tough, sun-loving, and drought-tolerant once established.
Strawberry Seduction Yarrow thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil, especially average, dry, or sandy garden conditions. Once established, it handles heat and dry spells well, making it a dependable choice for low-water landscapes, sunny slopes, and hard-working perennial beds.
Deer-resistant color for mixed borders.
The aromatic, fern-like foliage helps make yarrow a plant deer typically avoid, although browsing pressure can vary by location. Its upright, clump-forming habit makes it easy to tuck into mixed perennial borders, mass plantings, sunny foundation beds, and informal meadow-style gardens.
Excellent for fresh and dried arrangements.
The sturdy stems and bold flower color make Strawberry Seduction Yarrow useful as a cut flower and a garden perennial. Deadheading spent blooms can help tidy the plant and encourage additional flowering, while leaving seedheads standing can add late-season texture.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-9 |
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| Mature Height: | 18 to 32 inches |
| Mature Width: | 1.5 to 2 feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-drained soil; performs well in average, dry, sandy, or lean soils |
| Water | Water regularly after planting; drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Time / Color | Summer into early fall; strawberry-red to rich red flowers with golden-yellow centers |
| Ornamental Features | Flat-topped red flower clusters, golden centers, long bloom season, fine foliage texture |
| Wildlife Value | Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators |
| Resistance | Deer resistant, drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant, and generally low maintenance |
| Landscape Uses | Pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, sunny borders, mass plantings, cut flower gardens, dry gardens, slopes, meadow-style plantings |
How to Care for Strawberry Seduction Yarrow
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Strawberry Seduction Yarrow for years to come!
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How should I plant Strawberry Seduction Yarrow?
Plant Strawberry Seduction Yarrow in a full sun location with well-drained soil. Choose a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, and avoid low, soggy areas where water sits after rain. Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and set the plant so the crown sits level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, firm the soil gently, water deeply, and space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to allow room for the clump to mature.
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How often should I water Strawberry Seduction Yarrow after planting?
Water Strawberry Seduction Yarrow regularly during the first growing season while the roots establish. Keep the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged, allowing the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Once established, this yarrow becomes drought tolerant and usually needs less supplemental watering than many flowering perennials. During extended heat or drought, water deeply as needed to support continued blooming and healthy foliage.
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When should I fertilize Strawberry Seduction Yarrow?
Fertilize Strawberry Seduction Yarrow lightly in spring if your soil is very poor, or simply top-dress with a thin layer of compost. Yarrow generally performs best in lean to average soil and does not require heavy feeding. Avoid overfertilizing, especially with high-nitrogen fertilizers, because overly rich soil can cause floppy growth and fewer sturdy flower stems. A balanced, gentle approach supports compact growth, strong stems, and reliable summer blooms.
When and how should I prune Strawberry Seduction Yarrow?
Prune Strawberry Seduction Yarrow in early spring by cutting back any old, dry stems before new growth begins. This clears the crown, improves the look of the plant, and gives fresh foliage room to emerge. During the growing season, deadhead spent blooms to keep the plant tidy and encourage more flowers. After the first heavy bloom cycle, you can cut the plant back by about one-third to one-half to refresh the foliage and encourage reblooming.
