Achillea 'Terracotta'
Common: yarrowAchillea 'Terra Cotta' - 72 per flat
- Height: 2'
- Spread: 2'-4'
- Spacing: 12"
- Hardiness Zone(s): 3-8
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Plant Details
Another fine Ernest Pagels introduction. Pronounced silvery foliage and sturdy stems supporting bright peach flowers that slowly turn to rich hues of earthy reds and oranges. An excellent cut flower!
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
- Full Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
- Dry
- Average
Green Infrastructure
- Green Roof
Plug Type
- Horticultural Plug
For Animals
- Deer Resistant
- Caution: Toxic
- Pollinator-friendly
- Songbird-friendly
Attributes
- Cut Flower
- Edible
- Drought Tolerant
- Ornamental Foliage
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Summer
- Late Summer
Propagation Type
- Vegetative
Care & Maintenance
Full sun to light shade in sandy, dry or average soils. Very easy to grow and drought tolerant once established. Excellent drainage is a must!
Fast propagation can be achieved with cuttings taken in mid-summer. Clumps of mature plants should be divided every 3-4 years.
Interesting Notes
Striking in butterfly or flower gardens with fragrant foliage and flowers that age gracefully from brilliant peach to burnished orange. Beautiful in both formal and informal gardens. Superb cut flower, fresh or dried. Tolerant of dry, poor soil. - Darwin Perennials
This unique yarrow displays a multicolored effect, emerging with bright peach flowers that slowly change to a clay pot color, hence the name! Pronounced silver foliage.