Sassy Summer Sunset yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Sassy Summer Sunset'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sassy Summer Sunset' yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Sassy Summer Sunset') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet soil of most types. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. The fragrant plants grow 24 to 36 inches tall and tolerate drought and salt.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Shasta daisy, and Blue grama.