Sassy Summer Sangria Yarrow is a vibrant cultivar of Achillea millefolium bred for bold color and reliable performance in tough growing conditions. This hardy perennial reaches just 30 inches tall with a compact 18-inch spread, making it a proportionate addition to borders and containers alike. It blooms continuously from June through November across hardiness zones 3 through 3, delivering weeks of color when many other plants have faded. The drought tolerance and low water needs mean once established, it thrives on neglect, asking only for full sun and well-draining soil.
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Sassy Summer Sangria Yarrow flowers from early summer straight through fall frost, a trait that sets it apart from shorter-blooming varieties. Deer leave it alone, and pollinators gravitate toward it throughout the season. The compact 30-inch height prevents the flopping and legginess that plague taller yarrow varieties, especially when you resist the temptation to over-fertilize. It tolerates drought beautifully and handles poor soil with grace, thriving in full sun conditions where many ornamentals struggle.
Yarrow flowers and foliage are edible and have been used historically in herbal teas, tinctures, and traditional medicine preparations. In the kitchen, the feathery leaves add subtle flavor and visual interest to salads and garnishes, while the flowers themselves can be dried for tea or used fresh as edible garnish on summer cocktails and dishes. Beyond culinary applications, the long blooming period and pollinator magnetism make it invaluable in cutting gardens and native plant landscapes.
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For culinary use, harvest yarrow foliage in the morning after dew has dried but before the heat of the day, when essential oils are most concentrated. Flowers can be harvested once they've fully opened and are at peak color. For drying, cut stems just as flowers reach full bloom and hang them upside down in a cool, dry location out of direct sunlight. The flowers and foliage both dry well and retain their character for months when stored in airtight containers.
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