Yarrow, Firefly Red Pop Yarrow
SKU #'s
- 1021259
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Firefly Red Pop Yarrow is a compact basal-clumping herbaceous perennial with delicate, aromatic silvery green fern-like foliage. Flat clusters of long-lasting bright cherry red flowers with yellow eyes bloom in summer. An excellent cut flower that retains color when dried. Heat and drought tolerant. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Eurasia |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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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 Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Fountain Grass
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Achillea x 'Firefly Red Pop'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
