Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage™ Violet’ Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Most Climates (USDA Zones 4–9) Size: 12–16" Tall × 12–16" Spread Growth Habit: Compact, Upright, Clumping Habit Sunlight: Thrives in Full Sun Soil: Prefers Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor or Rocky Soils Water Needs: Low Water Needs Once Established; Drought Tolerant Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer Fertilizer: Light Feeding in Spring; Avoid Excess Fertility Features: Rich Violet-Purple Blooms, Fine-Textured Foliage, Strong Stems, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly Uses: Ideal for Borders, Perennial Beds, Pollinator Gardens, Containers, and Cut Flowers

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More About Achillea ‘New Vintage™ Violet’

Achillea ‘New Vintage™ Violet’ showcases the best of modern yarrow breeding, offering saturated violet-purple blooms on a compact, highly controlled plant. The flower color is deeper and more refined than traditional purple or lavender yarrows, holding its rich tone far better through summer heat and bright sun. Dense, flat flower clusters rise above finely textured green foliage, creating strong color presence without overpowering nearby plants.

Unlike older Achillea varieties that could sprawl or lose structure as the season progressed, ‘New Vintage™ Violet’ maintains a naturally tidy, upright habit. Its improved stem strength prevents flopping, even in mixed borders or exposed sites, making it an excellent choice for front-of-bed plantings, smaller gardens, and container displays where structure and scale matter.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

At Garden Delivery, ‘New Vintage™ Violet’ has performed exceptionally well in our trial gardens, particularly in hot, humid conditions common throughout the Southeast. In our Upstate South Carolina trials, it consistently delivers clean foliage, strong flowering, and excellent drought tolerance once established—without the need for staking or frequent intervention.

We also value its versatility in design. The violet blooms add depth and contrast in pollinator gardens, pairing beautifully with yellows, silvers, and soft pinks, while its compact size allows it to slot seamlessly into more formal borders and container combinations. Bees and butterflies are frequent visitors, and customers regularly comment on how polished and intentional the plant looks compared to traditional yarrows.

Achillea ‘New Vintage™ Violet’ vs. Other Yarrows

When compared to older purple or red-toned yarrows like ‘Paprika’ or ‘Red Velvet,’ ‘New Vintage™ Violet’ delivers a far more refined growth habit and noticeably improved color retention. Many classic selections tend to stretch, fade, or lose uniformity as summer progresses, while New Vintage™ Violet stays compact, upright, and visually balanced throughout the season.

Placed alongside yellow varieties such as ‘Moonshine’, the contrast becomes a clear design advantage. Moonshine contributes a soft, airy presence with silvery foliage and luminous yellow blooms, while New Vintage™ Violet adds bold, saturated color in a tighter footprint. Compared to softer white selections like Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ emphasize delicacy and restraint, New Vintage™ Violet brings stronger visual weight without sacrificing control. For gardeners incorporating yarrow into modern landscapes, dense plantings, or containers, ‘New Vintage™ Violet’ stands out as one of the most dependable and visually striking violet selections available.