Product Description
Achillea 'Firefly Sunshine' PP32403 (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Yarrow
Fireflies, or whatever you call the insects that light up the night-when you see them, they're a sure sign of warm summer weather. Similarly, this new Yarrow collection will light up your summer garden. These plants differ from other Yarrow due to their taller nature without compromising beautiful habits and sturdiness. Available in a wide selection of colors to fill the needs of your garden.
One of the very best Yarrows for lasting color throughout the summer. Bright yellow flowers contrast with dark gray green foliage. Upright habit.
Height: 28.0-30.0 Inches
Spread: 24.0-28.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Yellow 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
Garden Style:
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Achillea 'Firefly Sunshine' is a cheerful and long-blooming yarrow that adds a burst of sunshine to gardens. It is part of the Firefly series, known for its sturdy, upright habit, and vibrant colors. Here is what makes it special:
Appearance:
- Bright Yellow Flowers: 'Firefly Sunshine' lights up the garden with its abundant clusters of bright yellow flowers. These cheerful blooms are held in large, flat-topped clusters that create a stunning display.
- Dark Green Foliage: The plant features attractive, dark gray-green, fern-like foliage that provides a lovely contrast to the yellow flowers.
- Upright Habit: 'Firefly Sunshine' has a strong, upright growth habit, typically reaching about 28-30 inches tall and 24-28 inches wide. This makes it a great choice for adding vertical interest to borders or meadows.
Growing Conditions:
- Full Sun: 'Firefly Sunshine' 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 Sunshine' 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 and Edging: Its upright habit and vibrant blooms make it perfect for adding vertical interest to borders or edging pathways.
- 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 Sunshine' 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 to add to your garden, Achillea 'Firefly Sunshine' is an excellent choice! Its cheerful yellow flowers, dark green foliage, and adaptability 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!
