Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink'

Also Known As

Island Pink Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink' plant details

Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, pollution, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark green leaves with rich pink flowers blooming continually from spring to fall. A vigorous native selection by Wayne Roderick from Santa Cruz Island that forms tight, spreading mats. Useful in meadows or mixed borders. California.

By: Native Sons

Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink' plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy