'Firefly Peach Sky' Yarrow (Achillea)
Perennial
- Very sturdy - no flopping or splaying!
- Appealing, versatile color.
- Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Easy to grow and maintain.
- Zones 3-8, sun, 36″ tall x 32″ wide at maturity.
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Patent: PP32404
Common Name: Yarrow
Zone: 3-8
Sun Exposure: Full sun (>6 hours/day)
Height x Width: 32-36" x 28-32"
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, low flammability, heat tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best for beginners, drought-tolerant
Uses: Edging, flower gardens, wildlife gardens, native plant gardens
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
Water: Average to low soil moisture. Avoid moist or wet soils, which can lead to weak growth and rot.
Spacing: 2-3 feet
Fertilizing: Not required or recommended. Overly fertile soils or conditions encourage floppy growth.
Winterizing: No special winter requirements; dry conditions in winter are preferred.
Maintenance & Pruning: Plant can be cut back after its first early summer bloom for a flush of fresh growth as with other yarrow. However, this is not strictly necessary, as this improved selection continues to bloom without the customary trim.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
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These are settling in well and look great! I love the colors of the blooms and they are thriving in my full sun all day bed.
My yarrow got hammered with gold ball size hail and I wasn’t sure it would survive. After cutting it back it is now a beautiful plant that just keeps getting bigger and more blooms. Will definitely buy more!!
Really, you can’t go wrong. Always a great selection of plants at large quantities. I’m in a northern Canadian town that has little access to specific plans I “need” in quantities of 20-30+. Plus, I love that I can get quart size perennials to make it easier to plant. There’s been times where some plant have arrived dead due to heat or shipping delays, but GGP has top notch customer service and will make it right. Thank you for allowing us Canadians to have access to your great garden plants!
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This plant has done well and looks pretty.
They were packed well and arrived healthy. Currently growing and doing well in my garden.
My plant arrived very dried out, just happened to be the hottest week this summer. I soaked them but they did not green up.I then cut them back and they started new growth. One has a couple new stems but the other looks like it is dead.
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I order a yarrow and they came in well packaged. I’m hoping they do well because my soil is very sandy, have to wait and see for the results.
Just starting to bloom.
Took hold immediately and is flowering profusely! Only one of many great plants from GGP!
This healthy looking plant has settled in to its new home an looks as though it’s been there for the summer. I’m eager to see the color of the flowers this coming spring, and to add some additional ones to this planting location!
The plant arrived in excellent condition and has grown beautifully I absolutely love the color.
Wonderful, healthy plants. They are thriving and I am thrilled!
I cannot place my order because there is something restricted. I can't figure out what that means
Hi! I'm sorry you're having trouble checking out. It could be that one of the plants in your order is restricted in your state. If that is the case you should see "Unable to ship to" with a list of states below the Plant Calculator. I hope this helps!
Does Firefly Yarrow keep its peach color all season? If not how soon does it change and to what color?
Thanks
This plant will have a beautiful mix of light peach, orange, and pink color blooms which will age to yellow. It will not keep just a peach color all season long.
How long is the bloom time
Blooms will start to appear in early summer and will last until late summer.
Does Firefly Peach Sky get a winter cut back in zone 6a?
We suggest cutting it back in the foliage fall – but not all of it. Late in the season, yarrow pushes out new basal leaves. Cut any old foliage, but keep the new basal leaves to protect the crown during winter! To learn more, read our blog here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/10-perennials-you-can-cut-back-in-fall-10-you-shouldnt/