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Firefly Fuchsia Yarrow: Two-Tone Pink Plates for Sunny Beds
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Firefly Fuchsia yarrow opens deep, saturated fuchsia pink and gradually softens to light pink as each flower head ages. Since fresh and older clusters sit on the plant together, it always shows several shades of pink at once. The wide, flat clusters bloom from mid-June into late summer over a mound of fine, ferny green leaves.
It stands up to heat, drought and poor soil once established, and it earned a top performer rating in university ornamental trials. For lavender growers, the best part is that it wants the same hot sun and lean ground lavender does.
Firefly Fuchsia at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Achillea 'Firefly Fuchsia' |
| Flowers | Deep fuchsia pink aging to light pink, clusters 3 to 4 inches |
| Bloom | Starts mid-June, peaks early July, repeats after shearing |
| Size | 22 to 24 inches tall, 26 to 30 inches wide |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 3 to 8 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Wildlife | Excellent for pollinators; deer resistant |
| Cut and dried | Good for both |
Pink and purple in midsummer
Firefly Fuchsia and lavender bloom together in early July, and the combination is a cottage-garden classic: flat pink plates beside upright purple spikes. The changing pinks make the planting feel layered even if you only use one yarrow. At about 2 feet tall, it fits the middle of a lavender border, between lavender groups or in front of taller cultivars.
Pollinators use the flat heads as landing pads, so the bees working your lavender will happily move over to the yarrow too. Give each plant enough space for air to move. Try combinations in the Companion Plant Planner.
Care that suits both plants
- Soil: lean to average and well-drained. In rich soil, yarrow flops.
- Water: regular the first season, then only during long dry spells.
- Shearing: cut stems back by about half once the first flush fades for more flowers and a tidier clump.
- Humidity: in muggy, wet summers lower leaves can brown; good air flow helps.
- Winter: reliably hardy in Michigan. Cut spent stems to the basal leaves in fall or spring; no mulch needed.
Patio pots and bouquets
Firefly Fuchsia works in a large patio container with a fast-draining mix. It is also good for cutting and drying. Cut stems when the clusters are fully open and firm, and hang them upside down in a dry, shaded spot. Dried, the pinks soften further and pair beautifully with dried lavender.
Plug tray or bare root
Firefly Fuchsia is offered as a 72-cell plug tray for growers and larger plantings, and as a bare root plant for home gardens. See each product page for current availability.
Frequently asked questions
Why are some flower heads lighter than others?
That is the plant's charm. Flowers open deep fuchsia and fade to light pink as they age, so you see both together.
Does the foliage have a scent?
The leaves have a sharp, herbal aroma when brushed. The flowers have little scent.
Will deer eat it?
Deer tend to leave yarrow alone.
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