'Sassy Summer Sunset' Yarrow (Achillea)
Perennial
- Fragrant orange and yellow flowers attract pollinators.
- Easy to grow, blooming all summer long.
- Ideal for use as cut flowers, fresh or dried.
- Drought tolerant, salt tolerant, and deer resistant.
- Zones 3-8, sun, 36" tall and 32" 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: PP31,412
Common Name: Yarrow
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun Exposure: Full sun (>6 hours/day)
Height x Width: 30-36" x 30-32"
Flower Color: Orange and gold
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.