{"product_id":"island-pink-yarrow-achillea-millefolium-island-pink","title":"Island Pink Yarrow - Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTransform Your Garden with Vibrant Pink Blooms Year After Year\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink yarrow gives your garden long-lasting pink blooms, feathery foliage, and dependable perennial color without the constant watering that many flowering plants require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eIsland Pink\u003c\/em\u003e, pink yarrow is a drought tolerant form of common yarrow in the aster family. It thrives in full sun, handles California heat once established, and brings a soft pale rose to pink appearance to borders, meadows, rock gardens, and low-water yard designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for gardeners who want attractive flowers, pollinators, and less maintenance, this perennial delivers color from spring into summer and fall with proper deadheading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love Pink Yarrow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting pink blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e – Clusters of tiny flowers create a dense umbel-like arrangement that adds soft color through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e – Once established, yarrow is drought-tolerant and prefers to be under-watered rather than over-watered to prevent fungal diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pink yarrow attracts pollinators including bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for California gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, this yarrow adapts well to many temperate regions and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/california-lilac-ceanothus\"\u003edrought-tolerant California landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to naturalize\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pink yarrow grows 1 to 3 feet tall and spreads 1 to 3 feet wide, forming dense mounding clumps that pair well with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/calamagrostis-karl-foerster\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e and other structural perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUseful beyond the garden bed\u003c\/strong\u003e – Yarrow is commonly valued for cut flowers, dried flowers, borders, slopes, meadows, and rock gardens, and combines beautifully with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/purple-bougainvillea-bougainvillea-spectabilis\"\u003epurple bougainvillea for Mediterranean-style designs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink yarrow adapts to almost any soil type but grows best in well-draining soil and tolerates poor, rocky, or sandy soils. Give it full sun, good drainage, and enough room to spread, and it will reward you with a fragrant, fern like texture that works beautifully among other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost garden flowers need frequent irrigation, rich soil, and constant attention to stay attractive through summer. Pink yarrow is built differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeathery aromatic foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – The finely divided foliage has a fragrant quality and a soft, fern like form. The lower leaves and upper leaves are narrow and deeply cut, with a lighter, airy appearance that contrasts well with purple, yellow, orange, apricot, and brown-toned companion plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough root system\u003c\/strong\u003e – Yarrow thrives in full sun and requires good drainage, tolerating various soil types but flourishing best in well-drained conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural spreading habit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Yarrow’s tendency to spread by rhizomes can lead to it naturalizing in gardens, making it important to monitor its growth and take action if it becomes aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e – The pink flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other insects while adding a soft pale rose color from early to mid season and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact cultivar options\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pink Grapefruit Yarrow is known for its compact growth habit, which typically eliminates the need for staking. This cultivar thrives in hardiness zones 5 to 8 and prefers full sun with well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink yarrow belongs to the \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e species, a common yarrow group with native and naturalized forms across North America, Europe, western Asia, and other temperate regions. Some cultivars may fade as flowers mature, shifting from brighter pink to softer pale rose tones, which gives the garden a natural, meadow-style look, especially when paired with help from a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/pages\/plant-nursery-near-me\"\u003efull-service California plant nursery and landscape team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Grow Pink Yarrow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in the right place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant in spring in full sun with well-draining soil. Pink yarrow can handle poor soil, sandy soil, and rocky soil, making it a strong choice for rock gardens, borders, meadows, roadsides-style plantings, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/california-lilac-ceanothus\"\u003elow-water California native plantings\u003c\/a\u003e. It also fits seamlessly into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/purple-bougainvillea-bougainvillea-spectabilis\"\u003eMediterranean-style, drought-tolerant gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater to establish, then reduce irrigation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during the first season so the root system can settle in. After establishment, yarrow becomes drought tolerant and generally performs better with less water than with excessive moisture, much like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/blogs\/news\/what-to-know-about-the-california-pepper-tree\"\u003eCalifornia pepper tree in a low-water landscape\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadhead for more blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo manage yarrow’s growth, it is advisable to deadhead the flowers before they go to seed, which can help control its spread. Deadheading also encourages more blooms from spring through summer and into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet it fill in naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarrow can be propagated by division in spring, taking advantage of its tendency to spread, or by sowing seeds indoors or outdoors after the last frost. Its rhizomes help it fill open garden space, but yarrow can be invasive in the right conditions, and it is recommended to plant it with caution to prevent it from spreading uncontrollably, especially when combined with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.useyardwork.com\/\"\u003efast-growing privacy trees and shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain airflow and drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarrow is susceptible to fungal diseases such as stem rot and powdery mildew, which can be managed by ensuring good air circulation and avoiding excessive moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eIsland Pink\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Pink yarrow, pink grapefruit yarrow, common yarrow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Aster family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Size: Pink yarrow grows 1 to 3 feet tall and spreads 1 to 3 feet wide; Yardwork’s selected pink forms are typically 16-20 inches tall in garden use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit: Dense mounding clumps that spread via underground rhizomes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloom Color: Pink to pale rose; some cultivars may fade softly with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloom Time: Spring through fall with deadheading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun Exposure: Full sun preferred; light shade may be tolerated, but too much shade can reduce flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Pink yarrow adapts to almost any soil type but grows best in well-draining soil and tolerates poor, rocky, or sandy soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrainage: Good drainage is essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Needs: Low once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: USDA zones 3-9; Pink Grapefruit Yarrow thrives in hardiness zones 5 to 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: Yarrow cultivars, including Pink Grapefruit, can be planted closely together, with a recommended spacing of 20-24 inches apart for optimal impact in garden designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer Sizes: Available in quart pots to 5-gallon containers, similar to many ornamental grasses like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/purple-fountain-grass-pennisetum-setaceum-rubrum\"\u003ePurple Fountain Grass offered in various sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife Notes: Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies; generally avoided by deer and rabbit once established, and pairs nicely beneath \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees that boost curb appeal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut Flower Use: Suitable for fresh cut flowers and dried arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia homeowners who want low-maintenance perennial color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater-conscious gardeners replacing thirsty annual flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners who want to attract pollinators, bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandscape designers creating sustainable, naturalized plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeowners planting sunny borders, rock gardens, slopes, meadows, and open yard spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners who enjoy cut flowers and a natural, fragrant garden appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want pink blooms, finely divided feathery foliage, and a plant that can handle heat, sun, and lean soil, pink yarrow fits your garden. It is especially useful where other plants struggle with poor soil or low summer water, and it layers well with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/trees\"\u003emature trees that provide instant structure and shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs pink yarrow easy to grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pink yarrow is easy to grow in full sun and well-draining soil. It tolerates poor, rocky, or sandy soil and performs best when not overwatered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to establish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink yarrow can bloom in the first year, but it usually becomes fuller, stronger, and more floriferous by the second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it spread in my garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pink yarrow spreads naturally by rhizomes and may also spread by seeds. This is useful for naturalized plantings, but it should be monitored if planted near more delicate plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I control the spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeadhead spent flowers before they go to seed, divide clumps in spring, and remove unwanted stems or rhizomes when needed. Planting with 20-24 inches of spacing helps reduce overcrowding and supports airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan pink yarrow get powdery mildew?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Powdery mildew and stem rot can occur when airflow is poor or soil stays too wet. Good drainage, full sun, and avoiding excessive moisture help reduce disease pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pink Grapefruit Yarrow the same as pink yarrow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink Grapefruit Yarrow is a compact pink yarrow cultivar with a tidy habit that typically does not need staking. 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