Sassy Summer
Achillea hybrida 'Sassy Summer Taffy'
Yarrow
Image courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc
- Clusters of dark salmon-pink flowers
- As flowers age color fades to peachy-pink
- Dense, upright habit with sturdy flower stems
- Great for beds and borders and as a cut or dried flower
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
One of the easiest perennials to grow, Does best in full sun and well drained soil. Once initial flowers have gone by, cut plant by half to stimulate new flower heads. Very drought tolerant once established.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Cold Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Achillea
Common Name: Yarrow
Achillea has fern-like deeply cut, aromatic leaves. Upright, clump forming. Tiny flowers grow in dense, flat clusters. Popular in gardens and highly attractive to pollinators. Popular for their long bloom time and low maintenance. Flowers are excellent fresh or dried.