Product Description
Achillea 'Firefly Peach Sky' PP32404
Common Name: Yarrow
Light peachy orange flowers age to yellow. Mature and new flowers create a blend of colors, much like you would find on a peach fruit. Tall, upright habit.
Height: 32.0-36.0 Inches
Spread: 28.0-32.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Peach Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer - Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate: Rapid
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Achillea 'Firefly Peach Sky' is a stunning yarrow that brings a unique color palette to the garden. It is part of the Firefly series, known for its strong, upright habit and vibrant blooms. Here is what makes this variety special:
Appearance:
- Peachy-Orange to Yellow Flowers: 'Firefly Peach Sky' starts with beautiful pale peachy-orange flowers that gradually mature to a soft yellow. This creates a lovely blend of warm colors on the plant, giving it a unique and eye-catching look.
- Large, Flat-topped Clusters: The flowers are held in large, flat-topped clusters (umbels) that rise above the foliage, creating a billowy and airy effect.
- Fern-like Foliage: The plant features finely-divided, fern-like foliage that is a pleasing green color and adds to its overall texture and appeal.
- Tall and Upright: 'Firefly Peach Sky' has a sturdy, upright growth habit, typically reaching about 32-36 inches tall and 28-32 inches wide. This makes it a great choice for adding vertical interest to the middle or back of borders.
Growing Conditions:
- Full Sun: 'Firefly Peach Sky' thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering.
- Well-Drained Soil: It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy or rocky soils.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant, making it a good choice for water-wise gardens or areas with low rainfall.
Care and Maintenance:
- Low Maintenance: 'Firefly Peach Sky' is a relatively low-maintenance plant.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first year to help it establish its roots. After that, it can tolerate dry periods.
- Deadheading: Removing spent flower heads can encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding.
- Dividing: You can divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.
Uses in the Garden:
- Borders: Its height and vibrant blooms make it ideal for the middle or back of borders, where it can add vertical interest and color.
- Meadow Gardens: It is a fantastic addition to meadow gardens, where it can naturalize and create a beautiful drift of color.
- Cottage Gardens: Its charming flowers and informal growth habit make it a natural fit for cottage gardens.
- Cut Flowers: The flowers are long-lasting and make excellent cut flowers for fresh or dried arrangements.
Benefits:
- Attracts Pollinators: The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Deer and rabbits tend to avoid yarrow, so it is a good choice for gardens where these animals are a problem.
- Drought Tolerant: Its ability to withstand dry conditions makes it a valuable plant for water-wise gardens.
- Long Blooming Period: 'Firefly Peach Sky' provides a long-lasting show of color in the garden, blooming from early to late summer.
If you are looking for a beautiful, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly plant with a unique color palette, Achillea 'Firefly Peach Sky' is an excellent choice! Its warm peachy-orange and yellow blooms, combined with its adaptability and long blooming period, make it a standout in any landscape.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
