Achillea ’Firefly Peach Sky' ~ PW® Firefly Peach Sky Yarrow

Firefly Peach Sky Yarrow is a compact basal-clumping herbaceous perennial with delicate, aromatic fern-like foliage.  Flat clusters of long-lasting light peachy orange flowers that fade to yellow bloom on stiff stalks rise above the foliage in summer.  An excellent cut flower that retains color when dried.  Heat and drought tolerant.  Prefers full sun and well-drained soils.  Type:   Perennial Origins: Eurasia Height:  2.5' - 3' Spread:  2.5' - 3' Spacing:  3' USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  Orange/Yellow Season of Interest:  Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Stems tend to flop if grown in rich, moist soils. Can cut back in spring before bloom to reduce height, or after to encourage additional bloom.  Stem rot, rust, and powdery mildew can be an occasional issue.   LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, Cutting G