Name: Achillea 'Terracotta' - Orange & Copper Yarrow Perennial
Brand: Achillea
SKU: pda274
Price: 5.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

Achillea millefolium Terracotta

€5,90

Achillea millefolium Terracotta

€5,90

Organic

Sustainable

Locally grown

🪴Standard: 9x9 cm pot

🚂 Ships across EU

🌱 Grown without pesticides or UV lamps

Flower Color: Orange

Preferred Soil Type: Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy

Sunlight: Full sun

Hardiness Zone: Zone 6 : -20°C

Achillea millefolium Terracotta is a striking perennial plant known for its beautiful clusters of long-lasting flowers that shift in color from bright orange to soft terracotta tones as they age.

The green, finely cut, aromatic foliage forms a compact clump with a light and feathery silhouette, fitting well in more rustic prairie-type settings as well as among more robust and voluminous perennials in a sunny flower bed.

The flowers of this variety are prized for their long bloom period and shift in color from bright orange to soft terracotta tones over the summer.

Fun Fact:

While the exact origin of 'Terracotta' is not well-documented, it is widely believed to have been developed in Europe, likely in the Netherlands, given the naming conventions and the presence of similar cultivars from Dutch breeders.

This cultivar is part of the Desert Eve series, a group of hybrids bred for their compact size, long flowering period, and attractive, earth-toned blooms.

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Floral Morphology

The flowers of Achillea millefolium are arranged in flat-topped umbels, forming striking golden clusters at the ends of erect stems.

Each tiny flower is actinomorphic with five petals, and together they create a dense, cloud-like floral display.

The finely divided, fern-like leaves are alternate and aromatic, giving a soft texture that contrasts beautifully with coarser garden plants.

When touched, the foliage emits a mild herbal scent, adding both tactile and olfactory interest to the garden.

Reproductive Biology

Achillea millefolium is hermaphroditic, capable of self-pollination, though cross-pollination by bees, butterflies, and hoverflies is preferred.

Flowering occurs from late spring into midsummer, and deadheading can prolong bloom slightly.

Fruits are small achenes that may self-seed under optimal conditions, allowing the plant to slowly naturalize in sunny, well-drained sites.

The combination of bright flowers and aromatic foliage makes this Achillea highly attractive to pollinators, enhancing the ecological value of garden plantings.

Ecology & Adaptations

Achillea millefolium thrives in temperate and Mediterranean-style gardens, particularly in:

Borders and rockeries: Forms dense mats of aromatic foliage and radiant golden flowers, filling gaps and adding visual interest.
Pollinator-friendly beds: Flowers provide abundant nectar for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.
Sunny, well-drained sites: Full sun encourages prolific flowering and keeps the plant compact, even in poor soils.