'Firefly Peach Sky' Yarrow (Achillea)
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly landscape color.
Achillea 'Firefly Peach Sky' Yarrow brings a vibrant summer display with unique peachy-orange flowers that gracefully fade to yellow. This perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring low water and maintenance. It's an excellent choice for gardeners seeking attractive and resilient plants, boasting tolerance to salt spray and resistance to deer and rabbits. The Firefly® series is known for its tall, sturdy habit, reaching up to 36 inches, making it ideal for borders or mass plantings while attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
848
/ 2582
#848 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-51%
Below average
Plant Type
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners seeking low-maintenance, water-wise landscaping solutions
- Designers wanting long-season, multi-tonal floral interest
- Eco-conscious homeowners living in deer-prone, pollinator-friendly areas
Who should skip it
- Minimalists managing small, tightly curated garden beds
- Gardeners preferring a hands-off, low-effort maintenance routine
- Landscapers working with rich, moisture-retentive soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A high-traffic magnet for bees and butterflies throughout the summer season.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established, perfect for low-effort garden designs.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, keeping your landscape display intact.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy, upright habit prevents flopping even in exposed, windy garden beds.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives in diverse soil types and handles salt spray with ease.
Visual Impact
Dynamic color-shifting blooms provide a sophisticated, long-lasting aesthetic.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Perennial
Garden Height
32 - 36 Inches
Spacing
28 - 32 Inches
Spread
28 - 32 Inches
Foliage Colors
Green
Flower Colors
Orange, Pink, Yellow
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Water Category
Average
Features
- Vibrant peachy-orange flowers fade to yellow
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
- Taller, sturdy habit for landscape appeal
- Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial
- Drought and salt tolerant
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Ideal for borders and mass plantings
- Finely textured foliage with bright blooms
What customers say
The 'Firefly Peach Sky' Yarrow is highly valued for its dynamic color display and exceptional hardiness. Gardeners love the unique color transition, shifting beautifully from soft peach and apricot to warmer pinks and yellows throughout the season, providing continuous visual interest. Reviewers consistently highlight the plant's vigor and resilience; it establishes quickly and thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal maintenance. Its sturdy, upright habit prevents the flopping common in older varieties. While minor variations in initial bloom color occur, the consensus is that this Yarrow is a high-value investment, delivering robust growth, stunning multi-hued blooms, and excellent drought tolerance, making it a reliable garden performer.
Know before you buy
This variety typically reaches a height of 32 to 36 inches, making it a taller option within the Yarrow family that works well for the back of a garden border.
No, it is considered a low-maintenance perennial. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering or special care.
Yes, 'Firefly Peach Sky' is resistant to both deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where these animals are common pests.
It is quite adaptable and thrives in sandy, loamy, or clay soils, provided the area is well-drained. It does not tolerate waterlogged soil, so ensure your planting site drains well.
For the best performance and sturdiest stems, this plant requires full sun, which means at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.
Yes, this variety is salt-tolerant, making it a suitable choice for coastal landscapes or gardens exposed to salt spray.
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