Terracotta Yarrow

Achillea 'Terracotta'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Herbaceous perennial with aromatic fern-like foliage topped with clusters of coppery-bronze flowers. Tends to spread quite aggressively and should be divided when clumps become too large. Drought tolerant once established. Tolerant of many soil types.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Winter Interest
Plant Care: Perennial - Winter Interest (soft-stemmed plants that retain ornamental value during winter dormancy and regrow in spring): Leave stems up through the winter to provide interest. Cut back stems to a mound in the spring to allow new growth.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 30-36" tall x 24-30" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Perimeter Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Red, Yellow, Orange
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

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  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter