Achillea 'Sassy Summer Sunset'
Botanical profile

Achillea 'Sassy Summer Sunset'

Latin name
Achillea 'Sassy Summer Sunset'
Common name
Yarrow with warm and flamboyant hues
Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

The 'Sassy' collection blooms taller and earlier than other yarrows. Its stems are sturdy. The fragrant flowers are dark orange and turn yellow when ripe. Its foliage is a contrasting gray-green.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Weak
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, sandy
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-August
Flower color
Orange
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Width
32 inches (81.5 cm)
Growth rate
Fast

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.

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