Achillea ‘Sassy Summer Taffy’
$21.99
A tall, sturdy yarrow with fern-like gray-green foliage and dense salmon-pink flower clusters that soften to peachy pink.
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Description
Sassy Summer Taffy forms a dense upright clump of finely divided, aromatic gray-green foliage. From early through late summer, sturdy branching stems carry broad flat clusters that open deep salmon pink and soften to peachy pink, often creating a two-tone display. This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained average to poor soil, where it serves borders, prairie plantings, pollinator gardens, and fresh or dried arrangements.
Additional information
| Height | 70 cm – 80 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 55 cm – 65 cm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Achillea 'Sassy Summer Taffy', Achillea hybrida 'Sassy Summer Taffy' |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring and replant the divisions promptly at the same depth. |
| Pests | May be affected by aphids, thrips, spider mites, slugs, or caterpillars. |
| Diseases | May be affected by powdery mildew, Botrytis, crown gall, Rhizoctonia, or stem and root rots. |
| Pruning | Deadhead regularly to extend flowering; after the main bloom fades, cut the plant back by about half to encourage fresh growth and possible late-summer flowers. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly while roots establish, then allow the well-drained soil to dry between waterings and avoid winter wet. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun with a south- or west-facing exposure for strong stems and abundant flowers. |
| Color flower autumn | Pink |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Wildlife friendly gardens, Prairie style planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Xeriscape, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in average to poor, well-drained soil. Avoid rich soil and winter wet; cut back after the main bloom for fresh growth. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Sassy Summer Taffy yarrow |
| Blomidon Item No | ZACHSST0001G |
| Usps | Deep salmon-pink flower clusters fade to peachy pink for a natural two-tone effect., Tall sturdy stems hold up well in borders and make excellent fresh or dried cut flowers. |
| Common Name | Sassy Summer Taffy Yarrow |