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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 1.5-2 feet tall
Width: 1-1.5 feet wide
Flower color: Warm terracotta-orange fading to soft yellow
Foliage color: Gray-green, fern-like
Bloom time: Early summer to early fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to prolong bloom and cut back in late fall
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3-9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects

Perennials

Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta'

Terracotta Yarrow

Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta' enchants with clusters of warm, terracotta-hued blooms that appear from early summer through late fall. The flowers open in shades of orange and gradually age to soft yellows, adding a subtle depth of color as the season progresses. The flat-topped flower clusters are complemented by feathery, fern-like foliage that offers a soft green contrast to the blooms, creating a visually pleasing texture in borders or wildflower-style gardens.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low

Bloom time

Early summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Waterwise Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Bearded irises · Bee balm · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies

Design tip

Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.