Broad flat heads open burnt-orange and fade through terracotta to soft buff-yellow over ferny grey foliage. A drought-hardy yarrow giving warm, shifting colour and excellent for drying.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 70 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Terracotta Yarrow
Botanically, Achillea 'Terracotta' is a fast-growing perennial in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 70 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with silver-grey, aromatic and deciduous foliage. Orange and yellow flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Terracotta Yarrow
Terracotta Yarrow suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Terracotta Yarrow does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Terracotta Yarrow is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Terracotta Yarrow after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Terracotta Yarrow in the garden
Terracotta Yarrow earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, cut flowers for the vase and holding soil on banks and slopes.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Terracotta Yarrow with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Terracotta Yarrow
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