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Desert Eve™ Terracotta Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Pronunciation: a-KIL-lee-uh mill-ee-FOH-lee-um
SKU #43237
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 16 to 20 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide.
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| Description | A carefree, compact, early-flowering variety with vibrant blooms and ferny foliage. Big, flat clusters of small, deep rusty orange flowers attract butterflies. Heat-loving, waterwise, fuss-free color for sunny borders or containers. Great color and texture for cut flower arrangements, fresh or dried. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean to average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established in landscape, tolerates periodic dry spells; continue to water container plants regularly, when soil surface becomes dry. For a tidy appearance, remove spent flower stems. |
Details
| Description | A carefree, compact, early-flowering variety with vibrant blooms and ferny foliage. Big, flat clusters of small, deep rusty orange flowers attract butterflies. Heat-loving, waterwise, fuss-free color for sunny borders or containers. Great color and texture for cut flower arrangements, fresh or dried. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean to average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established in landscape, tolerates periodic dry spells; continue to water container plants regularly, when soil surface becomes dry. For a tidy appearance, remove spent flower stems. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.