Sassy Summer Taffy Yarrow

Candy-pink clusters offering extended bloom time and pollinator interest

Botanical Name- Achillea Sassy Summer Taffy

Pronunciation- uh-KILL-ee-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Salmon pink

Bloom Time- Early to late summer

Companion Plants- Buddleia davidii 'Nanho Blue' (pollinator magnet combo)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (swallowtails, painted ladies), beneficial wasps

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50B

Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back old stems in late fall; water sparingly and avoid excessive fertilizing.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead spent flowers in summer to extend blooming. Cut back old growth in late fall or early spring.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a light dose of balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilization can weaken stems, especially in clay soils.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew, leaf miners