Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty'

Lilac Beauty Yarrow

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 24 to 36 inches
Flower color: Lilac purple, fading to pale pink or white
Foliage color: Gray-green, fern-like leaves
Bloom time: Early to late summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Low; drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to encourage more blooms, cut back in late fall
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators

About this plant

Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty' is a delightful perennial that showcases clusters of soft lilac-pink flowers held above its finely divided, fern-like foliage. Blooming profusely from early to late summer, this yarrow variety adds a delicate yet vibrant touch to borders, meadows, and naturalistic planting schemes. The flowers are a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

This cultivar originates from the versatile Achillea millefolium species, which is native to temperate regions across the Northern Hemisphere. Its adaptability and resilience have made it a favorite in gardens worldwide. 'Lilac Beauty' is valued not only for its ornamental appeal but also for its ability to thrive in challenging conditions, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny landscapes.

Works well in

Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Containers

Companion plants

Asters · Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm · Ornamental grasses

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.