High Country Gardens
Red Velvet Yarrow
Best low-maintenance perennial for drought-tolerant, wildlife-friendly garden landscapes.
Discover the vibrant Red Velvet Yarrow, a stunning perennial celebrated for its deep rose-red, fade-resistant flower heads and fine-textured foliage. This hardy plant thrives in full sun, offering a long blooming period that attracts butterflies and bees. Its drought-tolerant nature makes it ideal for xeriscaping and rock gardens, while its resistance to deer and rabbits ensures a beautiful display with minimal fuss. Perfect for cut flowers, it also provides winter interest, making it a versatile addition to any garden landscape. Enjoy its beauty with low maintenance and a fragrant presence.
$11.04
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
/ 3029
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-60%
Below average
Mature Height
36
/ inches
Who it's for
- Water-conscious gardeners seeking low-maintenance, resilient landscape perennials
- Designers wanting long-lasting, vibrant color contrast in summer gardens
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support pollinators while deterring garden pests
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space or strictly controlled planting beds
- Busy homeowners preferring a hands-off, low-maintenance gardening routine
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining, or clay-rich soil
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering required.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from grazing on your landscape.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant blooms act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Color Retention
Deep rose-red pigment resists fading even under intense summer sun.
Maintenance Ease
Hardy perennial nature ensures a beautiful display with little effort.
Versatility
Equally effective as a cut flower or for winter garden interest.
Key Specs
Mature Height
36 inches
Mature Spread
36 inches
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Low
Soil Type Preference
Sandy, Clay
Features
- Deep rose-red, fade-resistant blooms
- Attracts butterflies and bees
- Drought tolerant for easy care
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Long blooming season
- Fragrant flowers
- Provides winter interest
- Ideal for cut flowers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Red Velvet Yarrow upon arrival, noting the plants are healthy and vigorous. The primary theme is reliability; this yarrow establishes quickly and thrives even in challenging conditions, delivering the promised deep red color consistently throughout the season. Gardeners appreciate its hardiness and low maintenance requirements, confirming it is a dependable, high impact perennial.
Know before you buy
Since this plant reaches a mature spread of 36 inches, you should space them at least three feet apart to allow for proper airflow and healthy growth.
No, Red Velvet Yarrow is highly drought-tolerant. Once established, it requires very little supplemental watering, making it an excellent choice for low-water landscapes.
This variety is specifically noted for being deer and rabbit resistant. While no plant is entirely immune to hungry wildlife, it is generally ignored by these pests.
Yes, it is an excellent choice for cut flowers. Its sturdy stems and long-lasting, fade-resistant blooms hold up well in vases.
It is quite adaptable and performs well in both sandy and clay soil types. Ensure the planting site has good drainage, as it does not like to sit in waterlogged soil.
Yes, the plant provides winter interest if you leave the dried flower heads standing. They add texture to the garden landscape even after the blooming season has ended.
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