Achillea 'Sassy Summer Sunset' ~ Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow

Achillea 'Sassy Summer Sunset' ~ Sassy Summer Sunset YarrowSassy Summer Sunset Yarrow is an columnar, mat forming herbaceous perennial with deeply dissected aromatic grey green foliage. The small flowers that open a rich dark orange with yellow centers bloom in large flat clusters on sturdy stems above the foliage in summer and fade to golden yellow as they mature. An excellent cut flower that retains color when dried. Heat and drought tolerant. Prefers full sun and well drained soils. Sassy Summer Sunset is

Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow is an columnar, mat-forming herbaceous perennial with deeply dissected aromatic grey-green foliage.  The small flowers that open a rich dark orange with yellow centers bloom in large flat clusters on sturdy stems above the foliage in summer and fade to golden yellow as they mature.  An excellent cut flower that retains color when dried.  Heat and drought tolerant.  Prefers full sun and well-drained soils.  Sassy Summer Sunset is sturdy enough that the stems do not need staking.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Stems tend to flop if grown in rich, moist soils.  Taller stems may need staking if grown in light shade.  Can cut back in spring before bloom to reduce height, or after to encourage additional bloom.  Stem rot, rust, and powdery mildew can be an occasional issue.  

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, Cutting Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Dwarf Fountain Grass

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