Rich Red Flower Clusters Over Ferny Green Foliage

Strawberry Seduction Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction') tops aromatic, ferny green foliage with broad, flat clusters of strawberry-red flowers brightened by golden-yellow centers, blooming for weeks in summer and aging to softer tones. A tough, sun-loving perennial, it's a pollinator magnet that shrugs off heat, drought, and lean soil. Deer-resistant and long-blooming, it's an easy, colorful choice for sunny Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury borders.

Landscape Uses

Use Strawberry Seduction in pollinator and sunny borders, prairie-style and gravel gardens, and mass plantings. It pairs beautifully with coneflowers, salvia, and ornamental grasses, and the flowers are excellent fresh or dried.

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. Avoid overwatering and rich soil, which cause floppy growth.
Drip Irrigation: Use sparingly; yarrow thrives on the dry side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it bloom?
For weeks in summer, especially if you deadhead spent clusters to encourage rebloom.

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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Pair Strawberry Seduction with our other yarrows, coneflowers, and ornamental grasses for a low-water, pollinator-friendly border.