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Growing Zones
One of the earliest blooming yarrows, the Desert Eve™ Red Yarrow will set your borders ablaze with its vibrant brick-red blooms. Growing to around 20 inches tall, the Achillea millefolium 'Desred' produces green fern-like foliage and large clusters of pollinator-friendly flowers. This yarrow is the perfect perennial for a hot and sunny border.
The Desert Eve™ Red Yarrow is drought and heat tolerant and remarkably easy to grow. Furthermore, it generally grows pest-free and is left alone by any deer or rabbits. This yarrow is ideal for the front of a border or a cut-flower garden. Its compact size also makes it well suited to growing in a container.
Desert Eve™ Red Yarrow Care
The Desert Eve™ Red Yarrow performs best when it is planted in full sun and in average-to-poor, well-drained soil. Unlike many other perennials, it grows well in sandy and gravelly soils and in hot locations. Even though it can cope with dry spells once it is established, it will need regular watering for the first growing season. Fertilizing is rarely required.
Once the blooms fade, you can deadhead to promote new flowers to form. In winter or early spring, cut all growth back to the basal leaves.
Desert Eve™ Red Yarrow Spacing
The Desert Eve™ Red Yarrow can grow to around 16 to 20 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. Multiple plants can be spaced around 18 to 24 inches apart.
Desert Eve™ Red Yarrow Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
Plant Type: Perennials |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 16 - 20 Inches |
Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Red |
Flower Description: Red |
Bloom Period: Summer |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
Watering: Low |
Resists: Deer, Disease |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
Brand: |
Common Name: Desert Eve™ Red Yarrow |
Other Name(s): Allheal, Bloodwort |
Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium 'Desred' |
- SKU:
- 123PLA1511-npn
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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