Rich Red Clusters on a Compact, Sturdy Plant

New Vintage Red Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'New Vintage Red') tops aromatic, ferny foliage with bright, rich red flower clusters and a tidy, well-branched habit that resists flopping. Long-blooming through summer, it's a magnet for butterflies and bees and thrives in heat, drought, and lean soil. Deer-resistant and compact, it's ideal for the front of sunny borders and containers in Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury.

Landscape Uses

Use New Vintage Red at the front of pollinator and sunny borders, in containers, and in gravel and prairie-style gardens. Its compact, non-flopping habit pairs beautifully with coneflowers, salvia, and grasses, and the flowers cut and dry well.

Best Time to Plant

Plant in spring or early fall in a sunny, well-drained spot.

How to Plant

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill (avoid rich, heavy soil), water in, and mulch lightly. Good drainage keeps it sturdy.

Watering

First Year: Water deeply once a week to establish the roots.
After Year One: Little supplemental water needed; it's very drought tolerant.
Drip Irrigation: Use sparingly; yarrow thrives on the dry side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it flop like older yarrows?
No, the New Vintage series is bred to be compact and well-branched, staying upright and tidy.

Is it good for pollinators?
Yes, the flat flower heads are a landing pad for butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects.

Is it hardy in Minnesota?
Yes, it's a Zone 3 perennial, fully hardy statewide.

Is it deer resistant?
Yes, the aromatic foliage makes yarrow reliably deer-resistant.

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