- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 30 - 36 Inches
- Mature Spread 30 - 36 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow, or Achillea 'Sassy Summer Sunset' is a carefree, generously blooming yarrow that is perfect for a no-fuss garden. This rich, aromatic variety grows tiny individual orange-shaded flowers held together in broad, flat clusters. The leaves are finely divided in vivid shades of green. Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow is taller than other varieties of Yarrow, reaching heights of 30 to 36 inches with a spread of 30 to 32 inches. It is a summer bloomer with long-lasting flowers that look fantastic all season.
Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow, bred by Plants That Work, attracts butterflies and pollinators of all kinds with its vibrant colors. It is deer, critter, and disease resistant, and both drought and heat tolerant. This hardy Yarrow is virtually maintenance free and a superb choice for budding gardeners. Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow is easy to cut and dry for winter arrangements and bouquets.
Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow Care
Sassy Summer Sunset is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions. It prefers full to partial sun and thrives in areas with well-drained to dry soil. Rich soils can make the yarrow too tall and floppy. Sassy Summer Sunset requires average water, but will grow even in dry conditions once established.
To prune your Sassy Summer Sunset, you can remove spent flowers by cutting the plant back by half, after the bloom is done.
Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow Spacing
Sassy Summer Sunset can be planted en masse along borders. They are great as cut flowers to provide bouquets and arrangements with structure and pops of color. You should space your Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow plants 3 to 4 feet apart. They work well in planters as both a “filler” and a “thriller”.
Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
Plant Type: Perennials |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 30 - 36 Inches |
Mature Spread: 30 - 32 Inches |
Spacing: 30 - 32 Inches |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Orange |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
Brand: |
Common Name: Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: ACHILLEA `SASSY SUMMER SUNSET` |
- SKU:
- 1012383-pc
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