An easy-to-grow perennial with light peachy orange flowers aging to yellow. Tall, upright habit. It thrives in average to poor, well-drained soil in full sun locations. Drought tolerant once established. Cut back by half after flowers have faded. to encourage a late summer rebloom. 32 – 36″ Botanical Name- Achillea Firefly Peach Sky Pronunciation- uh-KILL-ee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Poor to average, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Peach Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ – contrasting bloom colors Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (swallowtails, painted ladies), beneficial wasps Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
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
