Large flower heads of dark orange blooms that mature to yellow. Excellent for hot, sunny locations with lean soil. Attractive to butterflies and pollinators. A taller variety growing to 30 -36″. Botanical Name- Achillea Sassy Summer Sunset Pronunciation- uh-KILL-ee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- 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
- Care Rating- Easy
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
