Island Pink Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink')

• Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink'

• Common Name: Island Pink Yarrow

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Mature Size: 1–2 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide

• Flower Color: Bright pink

• Bloom Time: Spring through summer

• Foliage: Finely divided, fern-like, aromatic green foliage

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading

• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)

• Native Range: California and western North America

• Selection: 'Island Pink' was selected from plants growing on Santa Cruz Island

• Sun: Full sun to part shade

• Water: Low once established; occasional summer water can help maintain flowering

• Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils, including clay and rocky soils

• Drainage: Well-drained preferred

• Drought Tolerant: Yes

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Summer Dormancy: May become semi-dormant in very hot, dry conditions

• USDA Zones: 3–9

Orders ship within 2–3 business days. Nationwide shipping available. Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through spring

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level

• Establishment Water: Water weekly for the first 6–8 weeks, then gradually reduce as established

• Long-Term Care: Cut back spent or dead stems after flowering; divide every few years if plants become overcrowded

• Tip: Allow room for spreading, as Island Pink Yarrow can spread by rhizomes and makes an excellent groundcover

• Attracts: Native bees, honey bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects

• Pollinator Value: Excellent source of nectar and pollen

• Wildlife Value: Flowers and seed heads provide food and habitat for wildlife

• Bird Value: Seed heads can provide food for seed-eating birds

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Host Plant: Supports the larvae of several native moth and butterfly species

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.

• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).

• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.