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Achillea millefolium Terracotta

Achillea millefolium Terracotta
Common Yarrow, Milfoil, Thousand-leaf, Nosebleed plant

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The Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta', with corymbs of cream to orange flowers.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
75 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Achene millefolium 'Terracotta' is a stoloniferous perennial hybrid (with stolons: creeping stems forming a new plant). It has a bushy habit. Vigorous, the Achene flowers between June and September. It has a beautiful inflorescence that starts off orange and turns cream-coloured. This change in colour gives the plant a unique effect. The flowers are grouped in umbels that form a flattened corymb. These umbels are borne on hairy stems. The flowers produce fruits called achenes.

The deciduous grey-green foliage creates a beautiful contrast with the orange flowers. It is light foliage, deeply divided and quite dense. At maturity, the plant reaches a height of 75 cm (30in). It thrives in rock gardens or as a border plant. Its flowers also make lovely fresh or dried bouquets.

The Achillea 'Terracotta' is a melliferous plant, meaning it contains substances collected by pollinating insects or some birds that transform into honey. Moreover, it attracts butterflies. It pairs well with Hemerocallis, Kniphofias, Nepetas, and Scabiosas. It was bred by Ernst Pagels. The healing power of this Achillea is said to have been discovered by Achilles during the Trojan War to heal a wound, following the advice of Venus. The plant has hemostatic properties (stops bleeding), and its leaves have healing properties while its flowers have a febrifugal effect (combat fever).

Achillea millefolium Terracotta in pictures

Achillea millefolium Terracotta (Flowering) Flowering
Achillea millefolium Terracotta (Foliage) Foliage
Achillea millefolium Terracotta (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 7 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 75 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Achillea

Species

millefolium

Cultivar

Terracotta

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Common Yarrow, Milfoil, Thousand-leaf, Nosebleed plant

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference76811

Planting and care

Place the 'Terracotta' yarrow mainly in the sun in a light, neutral to limestone soil, even stony and very well-drained. It has good drought resistance and is very hardy. Easy to grow, it does not require any special maintenance. Simply remove the faded flower stalks to promote a second flowering and water regularly. You can prune from time to time to maintain a compact habit. In summer, make sure the soil does not dry out too much. Powdery mildew is common for Yarrow. Beware of aphid attacks.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Back of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Poor and well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the stems at the end of flowering to encourage the emergence of new flowers in September. Cut back the dry inflorescences in November.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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