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, but like any living thing will require your attention. 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.