Description
Beloved for its long blooming season and tolerance to neglect, yarrow is an outstanding plant for any garden. The large clusters of small pink/white flowers of sassy summer taffy will have your garden awash with color. Even though it is taller than other varieties on the market, nearly 3 ft., the 'Sassy Summer' series of yarrow maintain their vigor and shape. With their textured silver/green foliage this makes them great for background plantings and other applications where you might otherwise use a shrub. Yarrow's tolerance to poor soil conditions mean that this plant can succeed where others have failed.
| Bloom Color: | Red with white centers |
| Bloom Period: | Early to late summer |
| Genus & Species: | Achillea 'Sassy Summer Sangria' PP31355 |
| Mature Height: | 30 to 36 inches |
| Mature Spread: | 36 to 42 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 18 to 36 inches |
| Planting Depth: | Plant crown even with soil line. |
| Planting Time: | Spring or fall planting |
| Soil Type: | Does well in dry well draining soil |
| Sun Exposure: | Full sun |
| Zone: | 3 to 8 |
General care for any tree or shrub is easy, please educate yourself and follow these simple rules.
Caring for Achillea 'Sassy Summer Taffy' - Yarrow
Yarrow is a true beginner friendly plant. It is does best in poor to average soil and is drought tolerant once established. All it really needs to thrive is well drained soil and a little neglect. As blooms slow down cut the plant down by half and this will often stimulate new growth and additional flowering.