Terracotta Yarrow (Achillea 'Terracotta')
ah-KILL-lee-ah 'Terracotta'
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Deciduous Perennial in the Asteraceae Family
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Earth toned flower head that will change from peach, to orange, to russet as the plant matures. |
About Yarrows
Achillea, or Yarrow, is so named because Achilles allegedly used this plant to speed his wounded soldiers’ healing during the Trojan War.
Yarrow thrives in full sun with feathery leaves and lacey, flat caps of flowers that come in bright yellow, hot pink, white, orange, and red.
They make beautiful cut flowers and have a peppery, sharp smell that is unique but not unpleasant. Yarrow is favorite insect repellents. Its natural oils are known to repel mosquitos.
In the right conditions, these plants lend gorgeous, long-lasting pops of color to the garden and are a crowd favorite for good reason.
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Pros
- Wide range of colors
- Sun-loving
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Great cut flower
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Cons
- Will not tolerate shade
- Susceptible to Powdery Mildew (Water the soil instead of the foliage and give them space to grow for air flow will help prevent diseases.)
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
18 inches tall. 18 inches wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Full Sun - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium |
Zones |
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growth Rate, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden Deer Resistant Perennials, Full Sun Perennials, Summer Blooming Perennials
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Bloom Period |
June to August
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Flower Color |
Reddish Brown
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Photos of This with...
Angelmist Deep Plum Summer Snapdragon,
Glow Carmine Plumed Celosia,
Dahlia,
Pink Princess Dahlia,
Delft Blue Delphinium,
Easy Wave Plum Vein Petunia,
Artemis Silver Sage,
Vista Lavender Scarlet Sage,
Electric Lime Coleus,
Superbena Burgundy Garden Verbena,
Magellan Orange Zinnia,
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