Pastel Perennial for Pollinators, Healing & Lasting Bouquets

Discover Yarrow ‘Favorite Berries’ (Achillea millefolium), a hardy perennial celebrated for its soft, pastel flower clusters and feathery, fern-like foliage. Flowering in as little as 120 days from seed, this rugged variety thrives in USDA zones 2–9 and brings a dreamy palette of lavender, pink, peach, and pale yellow to your landscape. With its long history as a medicinal herb and a favorite for pollinators, ‘Favorite Berries’ yarrow is a versatile addition to any garden.

Bred for both beauty and utility, Yarrow ‘Favorite Berries’ is ideal for fresh and dried cut flowers, thanks to its sturdy 24–30″ stems and impressive 7–12 day vase life. Its blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, supporting a healthy ecosystem. The plant’s medicinal properties are well-documented: yarrow is valued as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and general tonic, with flowers and roots traditionally used to aid wound healing, reduce inflammation, and support immune and digestive health. As a dye plant, it also produces a lovely light brown tone for natural crafts.

Yarrow ‘Favorite Berries’ grows in upright clumps, reaching 24–30″ tall and 18–24″ wide. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost, or direct sow in spring or fall. Light is required for germination, so do not cover seeds deeply. Space plants 12–24″ apart in full sun for best flowering, though part shade is tolerated. Once established, yarrow is drought-tolerant and thrives in average, well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly to extend blooming, and divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor. Harvest stems when pollen is visible for fresh arrangements, or hang to dry for long-lasting bouquets.

Growing Success Tips:

• Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or direct sow in spring/fall; do not cover seeds.
• Plant in full sun for best color and flowering; tolerates part shade.
• Space 12–24″ apart and provide well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established.
• Deadhead and divide every 3–4 years to encourage rebloom and plant health.

Yarrow ‘Favorite Berries’ offers lasting value as a low-maintenance, resilient perennial that combines ornamental beauty, pollinator support, and traditional medicinal uses. Its pastel blooms and ferny foliage add elegance and function to borders, wildflower meadows, and cutting gardens.

For the longest vase life, harvest when all tiny flowers in the cluster are open and pollen is visible.

Product Features

• Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium ‘Favorite Berries’
• Height: 24–30″ tall; spread 18–24″
• Flower Colors: Pastel shades of lavender, pink, peach, and pale yellow
• Vase Life: 7–12 days (fresh or dried)
• Hardiness: Perennial in zones 2–9; drought-tolerant

Growing Information

• Light: Full sun (best) to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to lean
• Water: Average; drought-tolerant once established
• Spacing: 12–24″ apart
• Germination: 8–14 days at 60–72°F; light required

Key Benefits

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects for pollinator-friendly gardens
• Medicinal: antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and tonic properties for wellness and wound healing
• Long-lasting, pastel blooms for fresh and dried arrangements
• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow in a range of soils and climates