'Sassy Summer Sangria' Yarrow (Achillea)
Perennial
- Red flowers bloom all summer long on sturdy stems.
- Flowers are fragrant, attracting pollinators to the garden.
- Ideal for use as cut flowers, fresh or dried.
- Drought tolerant, salt tolerant, and easy to grow.
- Zones 3-8, sun, 36" tall and 42" wide at maturity.
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Description
Yarrows have long been used in sunny and dry gardens but have recently resurged among cut-flower gardeners. Yarrows are vigorous growers that bloom prolifically through summer. Extra-long stems and fragrant clusters of flowers are ideal for cut arrangements (fresh or dried). Fresh flowers have an expected vase life of 5-7 days, but dried flowers can be enjoyed for weeks. Plant them in full sun and well-draining soil, and they'll reward you with continuous blooms and a sunny disposition.
Details
Patent: PP31,355
Common Name: Yarrow
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun Exposure: Full sun (>6 hours/day)
Height x Width: 30-36" x 36-42"
Flower Color: Shades of red
Foliage Color: Silver green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Early to late 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, cut flower gardens, rock gardens, containers
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:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
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Just like the other three plants delivered in this order. This year I have not been happy with the service I have received. Probably will not order again in 2027.
A rush job on S & H.
Where is the water ? brown and bent leaves and stems.
I bet it will not see the next summer.
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Arrived looking healthy. Planted next day.
My go-to shop for purchasing plants. 1st time planting Yarrow and they are already sprouting flowers.
Plants were not in good shape. One died ( refund already happened). A plus for the quick refund, but the plants need to come in a better condition.
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Have ordered several plants from GGP. Most have been healthy and packaged well. Will be putting the Sassy Summer Sangria Yarrow in the ground soon.
All the plants were beautiful especially the Yarrow
I am very excited to see how they do over the winter
I have compost to add around them in a bit. Will keep you posted
Thankyou
I do NOT recommend Great Garden Plants. I was very disappointed with my order. The plants were smaller than expected; therefore, not worth the price. In addition, they were poorly packaged - the plants were very very very dry so dirt spilled all over the entire box. For anyone thinking about purchasing plants from this company, BEWARE!
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can I plant 'Sassy Summer Sangria' Yarrow (Achillea) now, late summer? I'm ii Zone 6
Yes, you can plant in late summer/early fall. Just make sure to get your yarrow in the ground at least six weeks before the first hard frost of fall in your area.
Best time to plant them in zone 4
The best time to transplant yarrow is early spring before the summer heat arrives. If the temperature is still cool in your zone you can transplant now. We are still shipping this plant to your zone.