Sassy Summer Sunset Yarrow

Golden-apricot umbels that illuminate summer borders with sunset hues

Botanical Name- Achillea Sassy Summer Sunset

Pronunciation- uh-KILL-ee-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Orange / yellow

Bloom Time- Early - mid summer

Companion Plants- Agastache 'Blue Fortune' (pollinator-friendly, pastel contrast)

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

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51A

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