Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta') ah-KILL-lee-ah mil-lih-FOE-lee-um Genus:  Achillea

Flat-topped corymbs of small, daisy-like flowers in colors of salmon-peach to yellow-orange are borne simultaneously on one plant up to 2 feet tall and wide. Flowers are complemented by silvery-green, finely-textured foliage.

Care: 

Provide well-drained soil in full sun. Grows vigorously and, if not divided regularly, will quickly outgrow its welcomed space. Once established, Achillea millefolium cultivars prove to be drought tolerant.

Propagation: 

Divide in spring or autumn.

Problems: 

Aphids, powdery mildew.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Fast Grower, Invasive/Aggressive Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Salmon, Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant Type Perennials