Sassy Summer Taffy Yarrow (Achillea 'Sassy Summer Taffy')
ah-KILL-lee-ah 'Sassy Summer Taffy'

Deciduous Perennial Upright in the Asteraceae Family
Dark salmon-pink blooms age gracefully to soft peachy pink on this compact, densely-flowering yarrow bred for a long, sturdy summer show.
Sassy Summer Taffy is a Walters Gardens-bred yarrow (Achillea hybrid, PP31755) from the same Hans A. Hansen breeding program behind Peter Cottontail, Firefly Peach Sky, and Firefly Red Pop yarrows. Densely-branched, sturdy stems carry large clusters of dark salmon-pink flowers that gradually age to a soft peachy pink, creating a two-toned effect across the plant as older and newer blooms mix. Selected for its compact, upright habit and long bloom season, it holds up well through summer heat without flopping.

Pros

  • Long-blooming, with color that shifts attractively as flowers age
  • Sturdy, upright stems that resist flopping
  • Deer- and rabbit-resistant, and drought tolerant once established
  • Attracts butterflies and bees

Cons

  • Rich or overly moist soil encourages weak, floppy growth
  • As a patented cultivar, commercial propagation is restricted
  • Watch for aphids and powdery mildew in humid conditions
Highlights A Walters Gardens yarrow bred by Hans A. Hansen from a cross of 'Strawberry Seduction' and a proprietary Achillea sibirica selection — its signature trait is a flower color that visibly ages from dark salmon-pink to soft peachy pink, giving each cluster a two-toned look over a long summer bloom season.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 26 - 32 inches tall. 22 - 26 inches wide.
Growth Rate Fast
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium: Drought tolerant once established; low to average water needs, and does not tolerate wet or poorly-drained soil.
Zones 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growth Rate, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period June to September
Flower Color Salmon Pink, Aging to Peachy Pink
Foliage Color Green

Commonly Planted with...

Pairs nicely with ornamental grasses, Russian sage, and coneflowers — plants that share its preference for lean, well-drained soil.
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Past Availability
2024 : 09/05 - 09/08
2023 : 08/02 - 09/10

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