Skip to product information
1 of 7

Terracotta Yarrow

Terracotta Yarrow

ACHILLEA 'Terracotta'

  • Full Sun (6+ hrs)
  • High drought resistance
  • Attracts bees and Attracts butterflies
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • Mature spread is Over 24"
  • Ground cover and Clumping
Regular price $10.99
Regular price Sale price $10.99
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Will this plant work in your area?

Enter your ZIP code to find your USDA hardiness zone.

View full details

Terracotta Yarrow (Achillea millefolium Terracotta) is a sophisticated garden workhorse known for its stunning color transformations. As the flat-topped flower clusters emerge, they display a rich, earthy burnt orange that gradually softens into shades of peachy-yellow and warm biscuit as they mature. This multi-toned effect creates a "sunset" look in the garden, beautifully complemented by its feathery, silver-green aromatic foliage that stays attractive all season long.

As a resilient member of the Achillea genus, 'Terracotta' is the definition of "tough but beautiful." It is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established and thrives in the lean, well-drained soils where other perennials might struggle. Reaching a sturdy height of 2-3 feet, it provides a stable horizontal accent in borders and is a magnet for butterflies and beneficial pollinators. Its long-lasting blooms also make it a premier choice for fresh-cut bouquets or dried floral arrangements, retaining its warm hues long after harvest.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Dynamic Color Shifts: Watch as blooms transition from deep terracotta to soft yellow, providing a shifting palette of sunset tones.
  • Drought & Heat Hero: Thrives in full sun and requires very little water once its root system is established.
  • Pollinator Magnet: The wide, flat flower heads serve as perfect landing pads for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.
  • Deer & Rabbit Resistant: The fragrant, fern-like foliage is naturally unappealing to common garden pests.
  • Low Maintenance: Simply deadhead spent blooms to encourage a second flush of color in late summer.

These healthy 4" live plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They reach a mature size of approximately 24-36" tall and 18-24" wide, making them an ideal mid-border standout.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is 2'–4'

Mature Spread is Over 24"

Watering: Keep moist

Blooms in:

  • Summer

Special Features:

  • California Native
  • Cut flowers
  • Ground cover