A vibrant, easy-care perennial yarrow with flat-topped flower clusters that open in a mix of cream, pale pinks, lavender, and apricot tones over soft, fern-like, aromatic foliage. Reliable color from early summer well into fall.

Use in the Landscape
A pastel, low-maintenance choice for borders, rock gardens, or naturalized plantings. It holds up well in hot, dry spots where less rugged perennials struggle. Excellent for a calming color palette in your garden.

Use as a Cut Flower
A long-lasting, cut flower - the flat clusters work beautifully fresh or dried, and the mixed pastel berry tones give arrangements a soft and romantic palette. Harvest once most of the florets in a cluster are open and pollen is visible; picked too early, blooms tend to wilt instead of holding. Yarrow also dries excellently and can be used as an everlasting in the off season.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Average to lean, dry to medium moisture, well-drained; tolerates poor soil well
• Irrigation: Low once established; drought tolerant
• Height: 20–30 inches
• Spread: 20–30 inches
• Bloom Time: Early summer through fall
• Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic when crushed
• Edible: A common ingredient in tea!

Ongoing Care
Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering and cut back to basal foliage after the first flush for a possible rebloom later in the season. Divide clumps every 2–3 years to maintain vigor. Avoid rich, overly moist soil, which causes floppy growth — lean soil actually keeps plants sturdier. Good air circulation helps avoid stem rot and powdery mildew.

Fun Facts
Like other yarrows, 'Summer Berries' carries the genus name Achillea from the Greek hero Achilles, who reportedly used the plant to treat battle wounds. Unlike the wild species, colors on this cultivar won't fade — plants can show several different bloom shades even within one cluster.