Achillea millefolium ‘Island Pink’, Island Pink Yarrow

Island Pink is a horticultural selection from the northern Channel Islands. It is native to Santa Cruz Island and is distinguished from our common white yarrow by its bright pink flowers. Dark green foliage makes a clump about 1 x 2 ft. that puts up clusters of flat-topped flowers on 1–1/2 ft tall stems over a long season.

Grows best in full sun if coastal, and part shade inland. Tolerant of drought, swamp and alkali conditions, or rocky to clay soils. This is a nectar plant for butterflies and other pollinators. Plant in meadows, or flower borders for a splash of color. Island Pink Yarrow spreads by rhizomes so plant it in a container or root barrier if you want to keep it in one spot. Also, it may reseed quite a bit. Remove dead flower clusters to reduce this tendency. Or plant it in a swale or meadow and let it spread happily.

A great choice for habitat gardens, yarrow provides nectar for bees and butterflies. The foliage is deer resistant. Cut it down in fall to get a flush of new growth during the rainy season