Achillea 'Desert Eve Terracotta' (Common Names: Desert Eve Terracotta Yarrow, Terracotta Yarrow)
Detailed Description:
Achillea 'Desert Eve Terracotta' is a striking perennial known for its warm, earthy tones that start as deep orange and fade to a soft terracotta hue. At full growth, it forms a compact mound of finely divided, fern-like grey-green foliage. The large, flat-topped flower clusters sit atop sturdy stems, creating a bold contrast against the soft foliage. This compact variety is perfect for adding warmth and a natural look to garden borders or meadows. Its long-lasting blooms, heat tolerance, and drought resistance make it a fantastic, easy-care option for sunny garden areas.
Flowering Period:
Expect an abundant display of blooms from early summer to late summer (June to August). The flowers start as deep, rust-orange and slowly fade to a soft terracotta, creating a dynamic, ever-changing display throughout the season. These blooms are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Plant Height:
At full maturity, this plant reaches 30-40 cm in height, with a similar spread, making it a great choice for mid-border plantings or as a focal point in containers.
Planting Location:
Achillea 'Desert Eve Terracotta' thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, and dry garden areas, where its drought tolerance makes it a reliable performer. This plant is also well-suited for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and naturalized areas.
Best Uses:
This versatile plant is perfect for adding warmth and color to borders, rock gardens, and meadows. Its unique terracotta tones blend beautifully with other warm-hued perennials, creating a harmonious color palette. 'Desert Eve Terracotta' also makes an excellent cut flower, both fresh and dried, adding a rustic charm to floral arrangements. Its compact form makes it an excellent choice for container planting as well.
Care Tips:
Achillea 'Desert Eve Terracotta' is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in well-drained soil. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and needs minimal watering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and keep the plant looking tidy. Divide clumps every few years in spring or autumn to maintain vigor and promote healthy growth.
Interesting Facts:
Did you know? Yarrow has long been associated with healing properties, and its scientific name, Achillea, comes from the Greek hero Achilles, who was said to use yarrow to treat his soldiers' wounds. The 'Desert Eve' series, including the 'Terracotta' variety, is known for its compact size and striking, long-lasting blooms that provide season-long color and texture to garden spaces.